Canada and Anglican Church Give 50 Refugee Families New Hope

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The Government of Canada and the Anglican Church today celebrated a joint agreement under which approximately 50 refugee families have been brought to this country from countries such as Afghanistan, Somalia and Iran.

"Canada has a long and proud tradition of providing a safe haven to those around the world most in need of protection," said Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney.

"Volunteer groups such as the Anglican Church have played an integral role in helping refugees come to and settle in Canada. I strongly encourage groups to come together to sponsor refugees and help provide a new secure beginning for victims of persecution from around the world."

The agreement has allowed approximately 150 refugees to be brought to Canada by Anglican dioceses that hold sponsorship agreements with the Government.

The families were selected by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and referred to Canada for resettlement. This initiative, which was launched in April 2009, was part of the 50th anniversary celebrations of the Primate's World Relief and Development Fund established by the Anglican Church. Former Governor General Adrienne Clarkson was the patron of the project.

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