To claim asylum in Canada, refugees must apply for refugee status through the Refugee Protection Division (RPD). The process starts by making a claim at a port of entry or within Canada. Applicants must prove they face persecution in their home country. Once the claim is submitted, refugees may have to attend a hearing. If granted asylum, they receive permanent residency. Refugees also have the right to work and access healthcare while waiting for their claim decision. For more information, consult the Canada Immigration website.