Posted on April 16, 2012 at 12:30am
by admin
Dear Hon. Minister:
Re: Bill C-31 and proposed changes to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
We are writing to request a meeting with you in order to discuss your proposals under Bill C-31, affecting changes to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Aci (IRPA) and the Regulations.
At the Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture, we represent victims of torture from countries all over the world. Our clients, Convention Refugees and Permanent Residents, are among the most vulnerable people in the world, and they come to us to help them heal from the psychological scars of physical, psychological and sexual torture.
Posted on March 2, 2012 at 8:47pm
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Victims of Torture Speak Out Against Government Policy Reversal
Toronto, ON — The Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture (CCVT) is deeply disturbed by recent revelations the federal government has reversed the country’s long-standing denunciation of using information gathered by torturing people.
Posted on February 22, 2012 at 9:39pm
by hbukhari
So you think you can be the next Terry Fox?
Can you bring change to this world like Craig Kielberger?
Join us and become an Ambassador of Peace. March 16, 2012 from 9am-5pm. For youth aged 14-24.
Posted on February 14, 2012 at 9:15pm
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It only takes a minute to vote for Harriet in the 2012 Top 25 Canadian Immigrants Awards. You can cast your 3 votes anytime between February 14 and April 13. http://canadianimmigrant.ca/canadas-top-25-immigrants/canadas-top-25-immigrants-2012/vote About Harriet Country of Origin: Uganda City: Toronto, ON In Canada For: 3 Years Her ability to overcome the tragedy and torture she experienced in her…
Posted on November 11, 2011 at 8:58pm
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Our annual fundraiser, the First Light Celebration will be held this Friday, November 18th, 2011! An award-winning TV and Radio journalist Piya Chattopadhyay will host the evening. Now in its ninth year, the evening features Toronto Star Michelle Shephard as our keynote speaker and MP Olivia Chow as our live auctioneer. 2011 First Light Celebration will…
Posted on October 16, 2011 at 9:18pm
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Please join us in helping the Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture by supporting the new Centre of Excellence initiative, sponsored by Sarah Polley and Jian Ghomeshi.
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 1:42am
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First Light Celebration Join us for an evening featuring CCVT’s awards for community leadership and innovation in the rehabilitation of torture survivors: The Trevor Bartram awards The Amina Malko awards As well as dinner, entertainment and live auction. Arcadian Court 401 Bay Street Simpson Tower, 8th Floor Toronto, Ontario Cocktails: 6:30pm Reception & Dinner: 8:30pm…
