Canada strongly supports human rights and it is known for its dedication to humanitarian efforts worldwide. There are two different Refugee categories:
- Conventional Refugee: If you are unable to return to your home country because of a well-founded fear of persecution based on race, religion, political opinion, nationality; or membership in a particular social group, such as women or people of a particular sexual orientation; you may be able to claim refugee status in Canada.
- Person in need of protection: If your removal to your home country or country where you normally live would subject you personally to a danger of torture, a risk to your life, or a risk of cruel and unusual treatment or punishment, you may claim a refugee status under this ground,