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Hamilton groups mark Refugee Rights Day, help asylum seekers navigate new federal filing rules

  • By: Jason Gaidola
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Organizations that support asylum seekers in Hamilton pulled out all the stops to help those in transition. Local advocates commemorated Refugee Rights Day at the Hamilton Public Library’s central branch, providing healthcare information, counselling, and legal services. This follows a new federal law that changed the timeframe for filing refugee claims.

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