This would have the effect of placing the majority of persons who need protection under an expanded 1951 Convention. However, several element are long term. Simple, rapid refugee family reunion Immediate family members should be allowed to join at least a recognized refugee. Offering asylum on the basis of immediate family connection is an economical and effective way of simplifying procedures, granting family rights, allowing the right to seek asylum and enabling responsibility sharing. It honors international human rights standards, which place a premium on protecting immediate family integrity.
Family reunion takes away some negative effects of interdiction.
Some refugee women cannot satisfy the discretionary administrative process for permanent residence status because they are unable to support themselves and their children. They may or may not seek refugee status. The general international standard requires treaty human rights to be granted in a reasonable time and without discrimination. Issuing a travel document to a person when the human rights situation in the home country is severe, Canada is a logical and accessible place to seek asylum and the person has a prima facie likelihood of attracting persecution.