Seminar ID
ION-2019-01-29
Date and time
Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at 18:30 EST see it in calendar
Attendance
- recording
Languages
- in English
CPD hours
CICC 3 CPD hours
Expiry date: 29-4-2019
LSBC 3 CPD hours
Expiry date: 31-12-2022
Venue
Webinar
Capacity: 150
Description
Part 1
Identify and discuss relevant international treaties pertaining to refugees and human rights.
• Understand Canada’s obligations toward refugee claimants.
• Identify the relevant sections of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act as they relate to refugees and persons in need of protection.
• Discuss the difference between a refugee and an economic immigrant
• Describe inclusion, exclusion and cessation elements of the definition of a Convention Refugee
• Understand the criteria for determining refugee status and the criteria for granting protection to persons in need of protection.
Suggested Readings:
UNHCR Convention on Refugees
IRPA
• Convention Refugee Section 96
• Ss.97(1) 7 (2)
• Exclusion clauses s.98
• Cessation clauses Ss.108(1) & (2)
• Section E&F Article 1, IRPA Schedule
Length
3 hours
Cost
regular fee - $ 90.00
No CPD -
50% discount
Presenters
Disclaimer
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