Refugee & Asylum

Canada offers protection to individuals who fear persecution in their home country due to race, religion, political opinion, nationality, or membership in a particular social group.

If you are at risk of harm or cannot return safely, you may be eligible to seek asylum under Canada’s refugee protection system

Refugee claimants in Cananada are entitled to:

• The Right to Make a Claim
• The Right to a Fair Hearing
• Legal Representation
• Access to Basic Services
• Protection from Return 

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Our firm is here to guide you through every step of the process, ensuring your rights are protected and your voice is heard.

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Canada does not consider claimants who have

• Been convicted of serious criminal offenses
• Previously been granted refugee protection in another country
• Made a previous refugee claim in Canada that was rejected

A Convention Refugee is a person who is outside their home country and is unable or unwilling to return because they have a well-founded fear of persecution. This fear must be connected to at least one of the following protected grounds:

Race – including ethnic background, skin colour, or other racial identity.
Religion – including religious beliefs, practices, or lack of religious affiliation.
Nationality – including citizenship, ethnic or linguistic groups, or minority national groups.
Political Opinion – including actual or perceived political views, activities, or affiliations.
Membership in a Particular Social Group – including groups defined by gender, sexual orientation, family ties, or other defining characteristics.
To qualify, the persecution must involve serious harm such as threats to life, freedom, or safety.

These are individuals already in Canada who cannot return to their home country because they would face a real risk of serious harm, including:

Torture – intentional infliction of severe physical or psychological pain by a government or with its consent.
Risk to Life – threats or dangers that could result in death, including targeted violence, armed conflict, or severe human-rights violations.
Risk of Cruel and Unusual Treatment or Punishment – severe mistreatment that does not meet the definition of torture but still causes serious suffering, such as inhumane prison conditions, violence, or degrading treatment.