Annotation:
This comment by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) addresses the above-titled report prepared by the Immigration Legislative Review Advisory Group (ILRAG). The March 1998 report takes a critical look at Canada's immigration objectives, legislation and policy. This comment looks particularly at ILRAG's recommendations regarding refugees and assesses these proposals in relation to international human rights standards, and "best practices" by States. The comment deals with the following areas of concern: (1) access to refugee status determination procedures, (2) treatment pending status determination, (3) status determination procedures, (4) criteria for protection, (5) appeal from a negative determination, and (6) the status and rights of recognized refugees. [Descriptors: Migration - Refugees and Immigration, Canada]