Canadians overwhelmingly support an International Anti-Corruption Court
New survey from the WRMC and Angus Reid Institute shows seven in ten Canadians support an International Anti-Corruption Court and a majority believe the government... Read more.
WRMC welcomes the Canadian Government’s decision to implement Council’s recommendations to the Special Economic Measures Act
The WRMC welcomes the federal government’s decision to implement one of the key recommendations made by the Council in its 2019 report A Call to Action.... Read more.
Lloyd Axworthy on the United Nations, Ukrainian refugees and humanitarian corridors
WRMC Chair Lloyd Axworthy discusses what more the UN can do to protect Ukrainian civilians as Putin continues to wage war against Ukraine.... Read more.
Sommet d’Ensemble pour l’apprentissage : Favoriser la participation des jeunes déplacés pour transformer l’éducation
On March 30 and 31, 2022, Canada will host the Together for Learning Summit: Engaging Displaced Youth to Transform Education. The Summit, part of the Together... Read more.
The World Refugee & Migration Council Mourns the Passing of Honorary Chair Madeleine Albright
The World Refugee & Migration Council mourns the passing of our Honorary Co-chair Madeleine Albright. A refugee herself, she championed the protection of human rights... Read more.
Le Conseil mondial pour les réfugiés et la migration demande aux Casques bleus de l'ONU de protéger les couloirs humanitaires en Ukraine
The World Refugee & Migration Council is appalled by Russian barbarism in violation of international humanitarian law and human rights in Ukraine, which is causing... Read more.
Canadian Response Needed to the Rapidly Developing Refugee Crisis in Ukraine
Countries around the world must step up to provide a lifeline to Ukrainian refugees. Canada’s response should include receiving a million or more Ukrainian refugees... Read more.
Lloyd Axworthy Named to New Immigration Advisory Council for Manitoba
News Release – Government of Manitoba A new advisory council on immigration is being created to serve as an expert panel to recommend improvements to current... Read more.
Le Conseil mondial pour les réfugiés et la migration lance un groupe de travail canadien de haut niveau contre la corruption mondiale
January 28, 2022 — A new Canadian Task Force Against Global Corruption, launched today by the World Refugee & Migration Council, will focus its work on strengthening... Read more.
New Canadian Minister Mandate Letters and the WRMC
New mandate letters from Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau to the Canadian Ministers of Public Safety; Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship; International... Read more.