Canada holds a special place for me
Former UNHCR Canada Representative Jean-Nicolas Beuze discusses how Canada holds a special place for him, and introduces the 2020 spring magazine.
Refugee voices: Inspiring stories of young refugees in Canada
UNHCR Canada partnered with Youth Ottawa on a storytelling initiative supporting youth engagement. Three refugee youth shared their stories of resettling in Canada.
UN Refugee Agency welcomes Rema Jamous Imseis as its new Representative in Canada
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Canada is pleased to welcome Ms. Rema Jamous Imseis as its new Representative in Canada
Peace by Chocolate founder and Syrian refugee savours new Canadian citizenship
Peace by Chocolate’s Tareq Hadhad wore Canada’s national symbol for the latest step in his extraordinary journey from Syrian refugee to Canadian citizen.
Knowledge and gratitude inspired donor’s legacy gift
Leaving a legacy gift in your Will is less daunting than people might think, Ann says. It can reduce the tax burden and it won’t affect current finances.
Key takeaways from the Global Refugee Forum
A month after the Global Refugee Forum wrapped up, these are the pledges and commitments that will boost opportunities for refugees and their hosts.
Canada at the forefront of innovations for refugees
Employment and educaiton initiatives in Canada empower us to play a role in building stronger and more inclusive communities.
Celebrating Canada History Week, with a look to the past
To celebrate Canada History Week, UNHCR is bringing you four inspiring refugee stories of people who came to Canada before the year 1950.
Getting your life back in Mexico after fleeing gang violence
A rapidly increasing number of women, children and men from the North of Central America are finding in Mexico the opportunity to be safe and rebuild their life. Has Canada a role to play?
Meet the Canadian CEO sponsoring and hiring refugees
“Do the right thing” is much more to Jim Estill than his appliance company’s corporate tagline: it’s a personal motto that has guided the longtime Canadian entrepreneur and helped forever change the lives of dozens of refugee families in the process.