RECOMMENDATION 1

That Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada continue leading resettlement discussions at the international level with the objective of expanding the number of resettlement places available in light of the all-time high levels of forced displacement.

RECOMMENDATION 2

That Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada accept prima facie refugee status for certain at-risk populations to facilitate their resettlement and to reduce the burden on the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.

RECOMMENDATION 3

That Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada examine the feasibility of expanding the use of the Urgent Protection Program in cases where genocide is confirmed to be ongoing.

RECOMMENDATION 4

That Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada consider establishing a resettlement class for private sponsorship of persons in need of protection and residing in their country of origin similar to the former Source Country Class.

RECOMMENDATION 5

That Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada report its use of public policy based on humanitarian and compassionate considerations in the departments’ annual report under section 94 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act to allow for increased awareness of existing programs.