Resources & Support for Bill C-12 Claimants

Resources & Support

If you are affected by Bill C-12, the following organizations and resources may be able to help. Legal aid is available in many provinces for refugee claimants.

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Legal Aid Ontario — Bill C-12 Guidance

Provides certificates for BOC preparation, PFL responses, and PRRA applications for eligible claimants in Ontario.

legalaid.on.ca → Bill C-12 Update

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Canadian Council for Refugees (CCR)

National advocacy organization tracking systemic impacts of C-12 and connecting claimants with support services.

ccrweb.ca

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Government of Canada — Official C-12 Backgrounder

Official explanation of the new eligibility requirements and how to access PRRA.

canada.ca → Understanding the Act

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Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB)

Canada's independent tribunal for refugee protection determinations.

irb-cisr.gc.ca

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Amnesty International Canada — Refugee Rights

Advocacy and urgent action resources for people affected by the new law.

amnesty.ca → Asylum Seekers at Risk

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HIV Legal Network — Bill C-12 Statement

Detailed analysis of the law's impacts on vulnerable communities, including PRRA inadequacy concerns.

hivlegalnetwork.ca → Statement on C-12

Find a Refugee Lawyer

If you need legal representation, the following directories can help you find an immigration or refugee lawyer in your province:

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Canadian Bar Association — Lawyer Referral Servicecba.org → Lawyer Referral

Find a qualified immigration/refugee lawyer in your province.

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Refugee 613 (Ottawa) / TCET (Toronto)

Community legal clinics specializing in refugee and immigration law with free or low-cost services.

refugee613.ca

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