I'm not sure that I'd describe the ability to be resettled in another country as easy, but it's certainly easier than Canada. My understanding right now is that the refugee organizations that are working closely with sexual minorities are not considering Canada as any kind of viable option, but they have been working with the United States. There have been some groups in the United States that are trying to do private sponsorships and have been successful. I know of certainly one Ugandan who was resettled in San Francisco through a community organization that has private sponsorships, and I know that the UNHCR has been able to approach some European countries with urgent files, and they've been willing to take on some individuals, but that is not at all being considered for Canada. They have ruled it out completely in terms of those who are working on the ground. They will not even approach Canada in these cases.
On February 17th, 2011. See this statement in context.