Several postsecondary organizations and research groups have signed an open letter urging Canadian federal party leaders to “defend and strengthen one of Canada’s best traditions: protecting refugees and welcoming newcomers” during the 2025 election campaign. It was drafted by the Canadian Council for Refugees, Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers, and Amnesty International Canada and has more than 200 signatories. These include the Bridging Divides Research Program (Toronto Metropolitan University), Canada Excellence Research Chair in Migration and Integration Program (TMU), Canadian Association of University Teachers, the Centre for Refugee Studies (York University), Fédération nationale des enseignantes et des enseignants du Québec, and North West College.
