The country is introducing the Rainbow Refugee Assistance Partnership.
The initiative will support more Canadians in privately sponsoring LGBTQ2 refugees fleeing violence and persecution.
Starting in 2020 and building on the success of the Rainbow Refugee Assistance Pilot, the number of privately sponsored refugees will increase from 15 to 50 per year.
The program provides start-up costs and 3 months of support to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning and two-spirited refugees who are privately sponsored by Canadians.
The Canadian government recognizes the specific vulnerabilities that LGBTQ2 refugees face and will continue to work closely with the community to help them make Canada their home.
The Rainbow Refugee Assistance Partnership, established in cooperation with the Rainbow Refugee Society, will encourage more Canadians to support LGBTQ2 refugees and will help strengthen collaboration between LGBTQ2 organizations and the refugee settlement community in Canada.
