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Immigration & Refugees

‘How many months can we stay alive?’: Meet the Iranian-Indian couple abandoned by Canada
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‘How many months can we stay alive?’: Meet the Iranian-Indian couple abandoned by Canada

Alireza and Kiran are struggling to survive in Turkey after Canada halted their resettlement to prioritize Syrian refugees

By Dylan C Robertson
Why it may be time for me to kill Mike Miksche (Part 1)
Opinion

Why it may be time for me to kill Mike Miksche (Part 1)

I chose to use a pseudonym for “Hole and Corner” because I worried about my Lebanese-Muslim family reading about my sex life. Maybe I was wrong

By Mike Miksche
Canada’s immigration department acknowledges drop in LGBT refugees from Iran
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Canada’s immigration department acknowledges drop in LGBT refugees from Iran

A senior official says referrals from queer Iranians decreased to prioritize Syrian refugees

By Dylan C Robertson
If the Liberal government abandons hundreds of LGBT refugees, does anyone care?
Opinion

If the Liberal government abandons hundreds of LGBT refugees, does anyone care?

Canada broke a promise to hundreds of LGBT Iranians, who are now stranded in Turkey. Now what?

By Arshy Mann
How can Canada respond when the world goes nuts?
Opinion

How can Canada respond when the world goes nuts?

With limited power of coercion and big exposure to risk, Canada’s best path is to lead by example

By Rob Salerno
‘There is no door open, no hope.’ The gay Iranian refugee that Canada abandoned
Power

‘There is no door open, no hope.’ The gay Iranian refugee that Canada abandoned

Amirhossein Zolghadri chose to file a refugee claim instead of hiring a smuggler. Now, he’s trapped in Turkey

By Dylan C Robertson
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Trudeau government under fire for ending LGBT Iranian refugee program
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Trudeau government under fire for ending LGBT Iranian refugee program

Immigration minister stresses Liberals commitment to queer and trans refugees

By Dylan C Robertson
Parliament may probe why Canada is turning away LGBT Iranians
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Parliament may probe why Canada is turning away LGBT Iranians

MPs concerned about stagnating refugee arrivals amid Trump’s executive order

By Dylan C Robertson
Canada told LGBT Iranian refugees to apply to the US. Then Trump happened
Power

Canada told LGBT Iranian refugees to apply to the US. Then Trump happened

Canadian government has stopped accepting LGBT Iranian refugees to prioritize Syrian refugees

By Dylan C Robertson
Canada asked to take in more LGBT refugees after Trump ‘Muslim ban’
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Canada asked to take in more LGBT refugees after Trump ‘Muslim ban’

An emergency debate in the House of Commons asked the government if it would take in more LGBT refugees from citizens of the seven banned countries

By Dylan C Robertson
Why is Canada only now accepting more LGBT asylum claims?
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Why is Canada only now accepting more LGBT asylum claims?

Documents obtained by Xtra show fewer LGBT refugees arriving in Canada but more asylum requests granted

By Dylan C Robertson
Lesbian refugee says she’s relieved to still be in Canada, at least for now
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Lesbian refugee says she’s relieved to still be in Canada, at least for now

‘How do you expect me to go back when I’m scared of dying?’ Angela asked Canadian border official set to deport her

By James Goldie
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Canada won’t deport lesbian refugee, at least for now
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Canada won’t deport lesbian refugee, at least for now

NDP MP thanks new Liberal immigration minister for emergency intervention

By James Goldie
Canada to deport lesbian refugee to country where being gay is a crime
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Canada to deport lesbian refugee to country where being gay is a crime

Advocates asking immigration minister for emergency intervention

By James Goldie
How Brexit and Trump have validated latent racism
Opinion

How Brexit and Trump have validated latent racism

I am black and British. How can I go back to a country that holds no place for me in its heart?

By Cicely-Belle Blain
A year in review 2016: How Rolston Ryan conquered Canada’s restrictions on LGBT asylum seekers
Opinion

A year in review 2016: How Rolston Ryan conquered Canada’s restrictions on LGBT asylum seekers

When will our immigration system recognize that so-called safe countries are actually dangerous for queer and trans citizens?

By Arshy Mann
The life cycle of a gay refugee in Vancouver
Opinion

The life cycle of a gay refugee in Vancouver

How you can help new friends love the city like you do

By Ahmed Danny Ramadan
MPs urged to remember trans, non-binary issues
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MPs urged to remember trans, non-binary issues

Liberal, NDP MPs hear from activists, trans people and HIV experts

By Dylan C Robertson
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