June Is World Refugee Awareness Month
Canadians enjoy many rights and freedoms, such as:
- a fair, unencumbered right to vote
- the right to speak freely without censorship
- religious freedom
- freedom of sexual and gender expression
Many people around the world have been denied these rights and freedoms, and must fight for them.
June is World Refugee Awareness month when we recognize that Canada is a place that many people from around the world dream to consider home. These individuals arrive in our country facing many barriers, including language, limited knowledge about the court process and generally may be feeling vulnerable as newcomers to a foreign new land.
Clicklaw features a number of information resources for individuals who wish to start a refugee claim. Our Common Question – How do I start a refugee claim in Canada – provides guidelines on who is eligible to apply for refugee status, how to seek refugee protection, how to prepare for a hearing, and highlights what legal aid can provide.
June 2-8 is Canadian Environment Week and cities across the country are gearing up for activities to mark the occasion. Some of us may be taking the green route and biking to work, while others will be revisiting their local parks. As tradition goes, many of us will be rolling up our sleeves to commence spring cleaning. With a wide assortment of cleansers and detergents on the market today it may be worth taking a moment to consider the chemical components of cleaning supplies and what impact they have on our environment. 
