Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Canada has been dedicated to assisting Yazidi refugees and other survivors of Daesh in rebuilding their lives. Since 2017, more than 1,400 individuals have found refuge in Canada, escaping the horrors inflicted by Daesh, though many were forced to leave family members behind.<\/p>\n On March 30, 2021, Minister Marco E. L. Mendicino announced a new initiative aimed at reuniting Yazidis and Daesh survivors with their families in Canada. The policy broadens the definition of family, enabling extended relatives such as siblings, grandparents, aunts, and uncles to join their loved ones.<\/p>\n Previously, Canada had successfully welcomed 1,200 Daesh survivors by the end of 2017. A subsequent policy to assist in family reunification concluded in December 2020. In response to community feedback, the Canadian government is now introducing a new approach to facilitate more resettlements and family reunifications.<\/p>\n For the last three years, Canada has been a global leader in refugee resettlement. The United Nations Refugee Agency recognized Canada as a beacon of hope during challenging times for refugees worldwide. Canada remains committed to sheltering those escaping conflict and oppression.<\/p>\n \u201cHaving survived abuse, torture and even genocide at the hands of Daesh, the Yazidis and other groups are among the most vulnerable refugees in the world. That\u2019s why Canada resettled over 1,400 survivors of Daesh. Guided by compassion, we are now redoubling our efforts to reunite their families. Our new policy will ensure that more Yazidis and other survivors can be reunited with loved ones so that they can start new lives in Canada.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2013 The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, P.C., M.P., Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Alexander Cohen<\/strong> Media Relations<\/strong> Daesh survivors include individuals from Northern Iraq, such as the Yazidis, who have experienced severe abuse, including sexual slavery and torture.<\/p>\n Canada has resettled over 1,400 Daesh survivors, with the majority being Yazidi women and girls.<\/p>\n Most survivors are resettled in Toronto, London, Winnipeg, and Calgary, where support services are readily available.<\/p>\n All refugees undergo comprehensive security, biometric, and medical screenings before resettlement.<\/p>\n Read our immigration guide<\/a> to learn more about Canada’s efforts in refugee resettlement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Over the past few years, the Government of Canada has kept its commitment to help Yazidi refugees and other survivors of Daesh start new lives in this country. Over 1,400 have settled in Canada since 2017, escaping unimaginable horrors at the hands of Daesh. Yet many of these refugees had to leave family members behind. … <\/i>Read More<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":5183,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[89],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5185","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-immigration"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5185","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5185"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5185\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5183"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5185"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5185"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5185"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Canada’s Ongoing Commitment to Refugees<\/h2>\n
Enhancing Family Reunification Policies<\/h2>\n
Official Statement<\/h3>\n
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Key Information<\/h2>\n
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Additional Resources<\/h2>\n
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Contact Information<\/h2>\n
Minister\u2019s Office
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
alexander.cohen@cic.gc.ca<\/a><\/p>\n
Communications Branch
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
613-952-1650
IRCC.COMMMediaRelations-RelationsmediasCOMM.IRCC@cic.gc.ca<\/a><\/p>\nFAQs on Canada’s Refugee Policies<\/h2>\n
Who are the Daesh survivors?<\/h3>\n
How many Daesh survivors has Canada resettled?<\/h3>\n
Where are Daesh survivors resettled in Canada?<\/h3>\n
How does Canada ensure the safety of resettled refugees?<\/h3>\n