Asylum Claim

Canada offers asylum to certain people on its territory who fear persecution or who would be in danger if they had to return to their country. The definition of a 'Convention refugee' requires that the asylum seeker have a well-founded fear of persecution based on one of five grounds: race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion. Among the dangers they may face are torture, a threat to their life, or the risk of cruel and unusual treatment or punishment. If you believe you would face such danger upon returning to your country of origin or the country where you habitually live, you may have the right to seek protection in Canada as a refugee.