Definitions & Basic Rights 📙

Canada is a party to the United Nations 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees. The core principle of this convention is that a refugee should not be returned to a country where they face serious threats to their life or freedom. This means that Canada is legally obliged to offer refugee protection to some people in Canada who fear persecution or who would be in danger if they had to leave. Some dangers they may face include torture, risk to their life, and risk of cruel and unusual treatment or punishment based on their religion, political affiliation or sexual orientation.