🍁 In Simple Terms
A Convention refugee is a person who has a well-founded fear of persecution based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group. This mirrors Canada's obligations under the UN Refugee Convention.
Affects: Refugee claimants and protected persons
Legal Text — IRPA Section 96
96 A Convention refugee is a person who, by reason of a well-founded fear of persecution for reasons of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group or political opinion,
In Practice
Official Source: Justice Canada — IRPA s. 96 (authoritative, may differ from this display)
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