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adamg

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Jun 9, 2017
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Hello every one,

I have a buddy his child got kidnapped and paid ransom for his freedom.
They flee to Canada in fear can they apply for Refugee in Canada?

Thanks
 
Being the victim of criminal activity isn't grounds for claiming refugee status. What was behind the kidnapping? Was it just to get ransom?
 
according to him it was ransom

Unfortunately I don't think that meets the criteria for a refugee claim.

I would recommend he look into immigrating through an economic stream instead (e.g. Express Entry).
 
Agreed. Crimes of that sort wouldn't fall under the definitions for refugee protection.