Active Toronto - Libyan diplomat claims refugee status after Canada cuts diplomatic ties | News | National Post http://activetoronto.com/canada/libyan-diplomat-claims-refugee-status-after-canada-cuts-diplomatic-ties-%7C-news-%7C-national-post/ By Laura Baziuk and Beatrice Fantoni OTTAWA — At least one Libyan diplomat facing expulsion from Canada has claimed refugee status in Canada, Postmedia News has learned. It is not known when the claim was filed. Refugee claimants are entitled to a hearing with the Immigration and Refugee Board. The news came as Canada moved... Thu, 11 Aug 2011 10:39:14 EDT en