Just thought I'd share this bit of good news for LGBT refugee claimants.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/new-immigration-refugee-board-guidelines-for-lgbtq-asylum-claims-1.4096500
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/new-immigration-refugee-board-guidelines-for-lgbtq-asylum-claims-1.4096500