UNHCR on CTV News: Haiti Refugees Seek Asylum in Quebec
Jean-Nicolas Beuze Discusses Haiti Refugees Situation UNHCR Canadian Representative Jean-Nicolas Beuze was interviewed by CTV News on Friday, to address the situation at the Lacolle border in Quebec where hundreds of asylum seekers of Haitian origin have been crossing...
Sky is the limit for refugee who fled Somalia
Arriving in Canada as refugee was overwhelming for Osman, but now he has found his feet and is determined to help others. By Leyland Cecco and Annie Sakkab in Toronto, Canada When he first arrived in Canada as a refugee in 1978, Osman Ali felt confused, overwhelmed...
“Lucky to be Canadian” – a refugee’s son shares his story
Gerhard J. Ens tells the story of his Mennonite refugee father who moved to Canada in 1923. Gerhard is telling this story as part of #Canada150 celebrations, and to celebrate the contributions that refugees have made to Canada since confederation. “My father Gerhard...
Saul Rubinek’s refugee journey to Canada
Acclaimed Canadian actor, director and producer Saul Rubinek recounts his refugee story as part of #Canada150 celebrations, and to celebrate the contributions that refugees have made to Canada since confederation. My parents Israel and Frania Rubinek, and I came to...
The Hungarian entrepreneur who styled a new life in Canada
Fifty years ago, a boy fled Hungary and found sanctuary in Canada. Now he is living his dream by running his own business. By Leyland Cecco and Annie Sakkab in Toronto, Canada Tom Milhalik sells suits at Toronto’s Kensington Market. Grey suits, blue suits. Suits for...
Through the Eyes of a Refugee
Being legally blind hasn’t stopped a young Syrian refugee from embracing a new life in Canada. For someone who’s only 22, Hany Al Moulia has faced more than a lifetime of challenges. He’s legally blind, yet is an accomplished photographer. He lost...Refugees Chief records special #Canada150 message
High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, recognizes the great contribution of Canada in solidarity with refugees over the past 150 years of...World Refugee Day Statement: High Commissioner for Refugees
20 June, 2017 On June 20, World Refugee Day, we honour the resilience and courage of more than 65 million people who have been forced to flee war, persecution and violence. But it’s also a moment to recognise those communities and people around the world who receive...