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Series title:National Press TheatreHierarchical level:Item (Accession level)Date:1990-03-20Item number (ISN):171964Type of material:Moving imagesFound in:Archives / Film, Video and Sound -
Record information – Details Fonds/collection:CANADA. NATIONAL PRESS THEATREAccession:1990-0413Media:VideoPart:1 of 1Production date:1990-03-20Production company:House of CommonsDescription:Press conference held by Immigration Minister Barbara McDougall responding to the recent Federal Court decision by Justice Jerome on the refugee determination system. In her opening statement and responses to questions from the media, the minister outlines new guidelines for the determination of refugee status providing enhanced humanitarian criteria. While refusing amnesty for the backlog of claimants, she announces that claimants refused entrance to Canada under previous criteria may now have their applications reviewed. Follow-up conferences commenting on the minister's announcement are held by Mr. Marquis for the Liberal Party and by a New Democratic Party Critic.Language:English / FrançaisNotes:Detailed holdings information: -
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