Canada ends the Designated Country of Origin practice

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On May 17, 2019, Canada removed all countries from the designated country of origin (DCO) list. The DCO had 42 countries listed and applicants were subjected to a 6-month bar on work permits, a bar on appeals at the Refugee Appeals Division, limited access to the Interim Federal Health Program and a 36-month bar on the Pre-Removal Risk Assessment.

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