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House Hansard - 39

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
March 2, 2022 02:00PM
Context: House Hansard - 39 - Mar/2/22
Mr. Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, NDP)
  • Mar/2/22 2:31:45 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, we are witnessing a humanitarian crisis unfold in Ukraine, and we need to do everything we can to help people who are trying to seek refuge from this crisis. We cannot allow the same failure in the evacuation plan of Afghanistan to be repeated. Experts agree that we need visa-free travel for Ukrainians. I spoke with a previous minister, the Hon. Lloyd Axworthy, who also agrees. Why do the Liberals continue to refuse to put in place visa-free travel to help Ukrainians who are seeking refuge and solace from this crisis?
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Context: House Hansard - 39 - Mar/2/22
Mr. Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, NDP)
  • Mar/2/22 2:32:59 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, the situation in Ukraine is a devastating crisis. Canada must contribute to help the people. Experts agree that we need a visa-free process to help Ukrainians. I spoke with former minister Lloyd Axworthy. He also agrees. Why is the Prime Minister refusing to set up the visa-free process to help Ukrainians?
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Context: House Hansard - 39 - Mar/2/22
Mrs. Laila Goodridge (Fort McMurray—Cold Lake, CPC)
  • Mar/2/22 2:36:28 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, last night I got a call from my friend Andrew Boitchenko. His cousin Natali and her seven kids have now managed to make it out of Ukraine. He has a safe home for them here in Canada. Natali and her family have left behind missile strikes, bombings and soldiers in the street, and they are looking for safety, security and family. They have that here in Canada and the only thing standing in their way is the visa requirements imposed by the government. Will the Liberal government allow visa-free travel for Natali and the thousands just like her?
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Context: House Hansard - 39 - Mar/2/22
Mr. Len Webber (Calgary Confederation, CPC)
  • Mar/2/22 2:48:01 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, like many Canadians, I have family in Ukraine. They have fled Kyiv, but they are not fully out of danger yet. Their future remains uncertain. Canada's government has expressed support for the Ukrainian people, but actions are more important than words. The Liberal government waits for sanctions to have an impact, but refugees cannot wait. My constituents feel helpless and want to bring their fleeing family members to Canada. We will ask it again: When will Canada make visa-free travel possible for Ukrainians?
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