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Visa-free visits to China are a risk for Canadians
Irwin Cotler and Mehmet Tohti Special to The Globe and Mail13 April 2026
Irwin Cotler is the international chair of the Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights.
Mehmet Tohti is the executive director of the Uyghur Rights Advocacy Project.
China’s new visa-free policy for Canadians may appear to signal openness. In reality, it exposes Canadians to risks our government has found difficult to mitigate.
Consider Huseyin Celil, a Canadian citizen illegally detained in China for two decades.
Mr. Celil, a peaceful advocate for the rights of the Uyghur people, travelled to Uzbekistan in 2006, where he was detained and forcibly transferred to China. There, he was convicted on baseless “terrorism” charges in a sham trial condemned by Canada.
China has continued to refuse to recognize Mr. Celil’s Canadian citizenship, thereby denying him the basic protections owed to him under international law, including consular access. His family in Canada has been without meaningful communication or reliable information about his condition for almost two decades. Their uncertainty is continuing; their suffering is immeasurable.
His case is an enduring injustice and test of Canada’s capacity to protect its citizens abroad.
It exposes a contradiction: How can a state that denies a Canadian citizen his rights simultaneously claim to welcome Canadians?
Some hailed China’s February announcement that Canadian citizens will be permitted to enter the country visa-free, calling this a convenience in support of renewed people-to-people exchange.
However, many members of diaspora communities, including Uyghur, Tibetan, Taiwanese, and Hong Kong Canadians, are not celebrating. They are asking what this policy means for their safety, rights and future.
Until now, visa applications provided at least one layer of precaution. Canadians could receive a decision while still on Canadian soil, offering predictability and some degree of protection. A denial, while disappointing, did not carry the risk of detention.
The removal of this process fundamentally shifts that dynamic. Now, individuals must make the decision to travel to China without knowing how they will be treated upon arrival.
For those engaged in human rights advocacy, political activity, or public criticism of the Chinese Communist Party, this creates a major vulnerability at the border. They may face increased risks of refusal of entry, disappearance or imprisonment.
For many Canadians in these diaspora communities, the question is no longer “Can I travel?” but “Will I be safe if I do – and will my country help me if I am not?” This risk is not confined to diaspora communities. If Canadian citizenship can be ignored in Mr. Celil’s case, it can be ignored in others’.
When a foreign state can detain a Canadian with impunity and deny their Canadian citizenship, the protection that citizenship is meant to guarantee erodes for everyone.
Irwin Cotler and Mehmet Tohti Special to The Globe and Mail13 April 2026
Irwin Cotler is the international chair of the Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights.
Mehmet Tohti is the executive director of the Uyghur Rights Advocacy Project.
China’s new visa-free policy for Canadians may appear to signal openness. In reality, it exposes Canadians to risks our government has found difficult to mitigate.
Consider Huseyin Celil, a Canadian citizen illegally detained in China for two decades.
Mr. Celil, a peaceful advocate for the rights of the Uyghur people, travelled to Uzbekistan in 2006, where he was detained and forcibly transferred to China. There, he was convicted on baseless “terrorism” charges in a sham trial condemned by Canada.
China has continued to refuse to recognize Mr. Celil’s Canadian citizenship, thereby denying him the basic protections owed to him under international law, including consular access. His family in Canada has been without meaningful communication or reliable information about his condition for almost two decades. Their uncertainty is continuing; their suffering is immeasurable.
His case is an enduring injustice and test of Canada’s capacity to protect its citizens abroad.
It exposes a contradiction: How can a state that denies a Canadian citizen his rights simultaneously claim to welcome Canadians?
Some hailed China’s February announcement that Canadian citizens will be permitted to enter the country visa-free, calling this a convenience in support of renewed people-to-people exchange.
However, many members of diaspora communities, including Uyghur, Tibetan, Taiwanese, and Hong Kong Canadians, are not celebrating. They are asking what this policy means for their safety, rights and future.
Until now, visa applications provided at least one layer of precaution. Canadians could receive a decision while still on Canadian soil, offering predictability and some degree of protection. A denial, while disappointing, did not carry the risk of detention.
The removal of this process fundamentally shifts that dynamic. Now, individuals must make the decision to travel to China without knowing how they will be treated upon arrival.
For those engaged in human rights advocacy, political activity, or public criticism of the Chinese Communist Party, this creates a major vulnerability at the border. They may face increased risks of refusal of entry, disappearance or imprisonment.
For many Canadians in these diaspora communities, the question is no longer “Can I travel?” but “Will I be safe if I do – and will my country help me if I am not?” This risk is not confined to diaspora communities. If Canadian citizenship can be ignored in Mr. Celil’s case, it can be ignored in others’.
When a foreign state can detain a Canadian with impunity and deny their Canadian citizenship, the protection that citizenship is meant to guarantee erodes for everyone.
Consular assistance – the protection governments provide to citizens abroad – is both a right of citizens and an obligation of governments. It is not discretionary, and not limited to situations where the host state is co-operative. By failing to effectively affirm the rights of its citizen, particularly over the last decade, Canada appears to be unable to prevent the gross violation of that individual’s rights.
The new visa-free policy intersects with a broader pattern of surveillance, intimidation and foreign interference. The Foreign Interference Commission concluded that China “stands out as the most persistent and sophisticated foreign interference threat to Canada.” Beijing targets democratic institutions, politicians, and the diaspora through intelligence services to advance its interests and manipulate Canadian politics. The PRC views Canada as a high-priority target, not only for foreign interference, but transnational repression, in violation of Canadian sovereignty and security.
Twenty years after Mr. Celil’s abduction, we call on the government of Canada to raise his case and to:
Engage in high-level diplomatic representations to seek proof of life.
As the home country, provide the necessary diplomatic and consular assistance and remedy. We likewise call on China, as the host country, to honour its obligations for that purpose.
Restore family contact, including at least one phone call with his wife and children in Canada with all deliberate speed.
Renew efforts to secure his release and reunite him with his family here.
These are not extraordinary demands. They are the minimum obligations owed to any Canadian citizen.
Convenience cannot come at the expense of protection. If Canada is to deepen its ties with China, it must do so with clarity, consistency and a firm commitment to defending its citizens at home and abroad.
When a Canadian can be detained, disappeared, and denied their recognition as a Canadian citizen by a foreign state, visa-free travel is not a benefit – it is a risk.
It exposes an uncomfortable truth: Canadian citizenship does not always guarantee protection.
If Canada does not confront that reality, it risks leaving its citizens to bear the consequences alone.
The new visa-free policy intersects with a broader pattern of surveillance, intimidation and foreign interference. The Foreign Interference Commission concluded that China “stands out as the most persistent and sophisticated foreign interference threat to Canada.” Beijing targets democratic institutions, politicians, and the diaspora through intelligence services to advance its interests and manipulate Canadian politics. The PRC views Canada as a high-priority target, not only for foreign interference, but transnational repression, in violation of Canadian sovereignty and security.
Twenty years after Mr. Celil’s abduction, we call on the government of Canada to raise his case and to:
Engage in high-level diplomatic representations to seek proof of life.
As the home country, provide the necessary diplomatic and consular assistance and remedy. We likewise call on China, as the host country, to honour its obligations for that purpose.
Restore family contact, including at least one phone call with his wife and children in Canada with all deliberate speed.
Renew efforts to secure his release and reunite him with his family here.
These are not extraordinary demands. They are the minimum obligations owed to any Canadian citizen.
Convenience cannot come at the expense of protection. If Canada is to deepen its ties with China, it must do so with clarity, consistency and a firm commitment to defending its citizens at home and abroad.
When a Canadian can be detained, disappeared, and denied their recognition as a Canadian citizen by a foreign state, visa-free travel is not a benefit – it is a risk.
It exposes an uncomfortable truth: Canadian citizenship does not always guarantee protection.
If Canada does not confront that reality, it risks leaving its citizens to bear the consequences alone.
【家和】免費溝通及聽力篩查 (英/粵/國）
CFSO free communication & hearing ability screening (English/Cantonese/Mandarin)
歡迎任何身份人仕
No OHIP/Residency status required
替學童排除學習障礙
為成人預防社交困難
To identify any hearing or speech-language barriers against social and academic success
必須預約 Register
https://form.jotform.com/260337099026054
CFSO free communication & hearing ability screening (English/Cantonese/Mandarin)
歡迎任何身份人仕
No OHIP/Residency status required
替學童排除學習障礙
為成人預防社交困難
To identify any hearing or speech-language barriers against social and academic success
必須預約 Register
https://form.jotform.com/260337099026054
Family Bloom Festival: CFSO Children Services Open House & Mother's Day Celebration
童樂成長親子嘉年華: 家和兒童服務開放日暨母親節慶祝活動
Sat 2026.05.09 週六
Drop in Anytime between 10:30-15:30 隨時入場
CFSO ＠ 4051 Gordon Baker Road, Scarborough
Families＆children aged 2+ 歲兒童及其監護人
OHIP or Residency Status NOT required 毋須 OHIP 或移民身份
FREE 免費
Special Mother's Day parent-child workshops
Meet professionals supporting children's growth & development
Creative, hands-on activities exploring emotions, communication, and social skills designed by psychotherapists & speech-language pathologists
Gifts, Parent-Child Activities & Lucky Draw!
由心理治療師和言語治療師設計，探索情緒、溝通和社交技能的創意遊戲攤位
參與益智遊戲，彼此連結，親子活動, 幸運抽獎!
Register 報名
https://forms.gle/uNnGAjuxQnGty3Ht5
童樂成長親子嘉年華: 家和兒童服務開放日暨母親節慶祝活動
Sat 2026.05.09 週六
Drop in Anytime between 10:30-15:30 隨時入場
CFSO ＠ 4051 Gordon Baker Road, Scarborough
Families＆children aged 2+ 歲兒童及其監護人
OHIP or Residency Status NOT required 毋須 OHIP 或移民身份
FREE 免費
Special Mother's Day parent-child workshops
Meet professionals supporting children's growth & development
Creative, hands-on activities exploring emotions, communication, and social skills designed by psychotherapists & speech-language pathologists
Gifts, Parent-Child Activities & Lucky Draw!
由心理治療師和言語治療師設計，探索情緒、溝通和社交技能的創意遊戲攤位
參與益智遊戲，彼此連結，親子活動, 幸運抽獎!
Register 報名
https://forms.gle/uNnGAjuxQnGty3Ht5
【家和】7-9歲兒童自信社交小組 － 語言治療師主理
CFSO Ages 7-9 Social Skills Strategy Group by Speech-Language Pathologists
$300 6 Sessions 節
4-5:30pm
無需OHIP或身份要求
符合大部分保險報銷條件
No OHIP or Residency status required
Eligible for most insurance policies
Every Monday except public holidays 逢週一，假日除外
Group 1: May 11, 25; Jun 1, 8, 15, 22 OR
Group 2: Jul 6, 13, 20 27; Aug 10, 17
Register 報名
https://forms.gle/4z1rytXz7H3a3TUi6
CFSO Ages 7-9 Social Skills Strategy Group by Speech-Language Pathologists
$300 6 Sessions 節
4-5:30pm
無需OHIP或身份要求
符合大部分保險報銷條件
No OHIP or Residency status required
Eligible for most insurance policies
Every Monday except public holidays 逢週一，假日除外
Group 1: May 11, 25; Jun 1, 8, 15, 22 OR
Group 2: Jul 6, 13, 20 27; Aug 10, 17
Register 報名
https://forms.gle/4z1rytXz7H3a3TUi6
【家和】年度植樹籌款
CFSO 2026 Plant-A-Tree Fundraiser
對抗政府資助降低，維持職位及服務水平艱難。
呼籲各界踴躍捐助，提供心理及安居給更多人。
目標種植200 棵樹，促進環保及公眾教育體驗。
Combat funding decrease
Uphold service capacity
Promote environmental conservation
每棵樹 CAD$125 per tree
網上捐款，即見收據
Donate online & get Tax Receipt by email
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donation-form/donate-to-cfso-to-change-lives
CFSO 2026 Plant-A-Tree Fundraiser
對抗政府資助降低，維持職位及服務水平艱難。
呼籲各界踴躍捐助，提供心理及安居給更多人。
目標種植200 棵樹，促進環保及公眾教育體驗。
Combat funding decrease
Uphold service capacity
Promote environmental conservation
每棵樹 CAD$125 per tree
網上捐款，即見收據
Donate online & get Tax Receipt by email
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donation-form/donate-to-cfso-to-change-lives
【家和】0-5歲幼童親子故事及音樂小組－語言治療師主理
CFSO Ages 0-5 Family Storytime & Music Group by Speech Therapists
免費 FREE
無OHIP或身份要求
No OHIP or Residency status required
Music Time 音樂時間 10:30-11am 假日除外
Monday Cantonese Group 週一粵語: May 11, 25; Jun 8, 15, 22
Wednesday English Group 週三英語: May 13, 27; Jun 10, 17, 24
Story Time 繪本時間 11-11:30am 假日除外
Monday Cantonese Group 週一粵語: May 11, 25; Jun 8, 15, 22
Wednesday English Group 週三英語: May 13, 27; Jun 10, 17, 24
Register 報名
https://forms.gle/tM4y24RH2oA2Xsg6A
CFSO Ages 0-5 Family Storytime & Music Group by Speech Therapists
免費 FREE
無OHIP或身份要求
No OHIP or Residency status required
Music Time 音樂時間 10:30-11am 假日除外
Monday Cantonese Group 週一粵語: May 11, 25; Jun 8, 15, 22
Wednesday English Group 週三英語: May 13, 27; Jun 10, 17, 24
Story Time 繪本時間 11-11:30am 假日除外
Monday Cantonese Group 週一粵語: May 11, 25; Jun 8, 15, 22
Wednesday English Group 週三英語: May 13, 27; Jun 10, 17, 24
Register 報名
https://forms.gle/tM4y24RH2oA2Xsg6A
THIRD-PARTY JOB POSTING
Full-Time Property Manager in Mississauga
General CMRAO Licence required
https://careers.fsresidential.com/jobs/17623112-condominium-manager
Apply by email to Lydia.ip@fsresidential.com
Full-Time Property Manager in Mississauga
General CMRAO Licence required
https://careers.fsresidential.com/jobs/17623112-condominium-manager
Apply by email to Lydia.ip@fsresidential.com
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【UNI-Commons x 家和】紅十字會標準急救證書課程 (粵/英) Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid Course (Cantonese & English)
歡迎任何身份人士
$130 (PR及公約難民免稅)
Age 14/+歲
Sun 2026.04.26 粵
Sun 2026.05.03 English
*適用於醫療保健、教育、幼兒保育、社福、建築、康復、體育、休閒等行業、及3年有效期將屆滿的證書持有人*
Applicable to: healthcare, education, childcare, social welfare, etc, or for 3-year renewal
查詢 Inquire 416-979-8299
報名 Register https://form.jotform.com/260265724483258
歡迎任何身份人士
$130 (PR及公約難民免稅)
Age 14/+歲
Sun 2026.04.26 粵
Sun 2026.05.03 English
*適用於醫療保健、教育、幼兒保育、社福、建築、康復、體育、休閒等行業、及3年有效期將屆滿的證書持有人*
Applicable to: healthcare, education, childcare, social welfare, etc, or for 3-year renewal
查詢 Inquire 416-979-8299
報名 Register https://form.jotform.com/260265724483258
Family Bloom Festival: CFSO Children Services Open House & Mother's Day Celebration
童樂成長親子嘉年華: 家和兒童服務開放日暨母親節慶祝活動
Sat 2026.05.09 週六
Drop in Anytime between 10:30-15:30 隨時入場
CFSO ＠ 4051 Gordon Baker Road, Scarborough
Families＆children aged 2+ 歲兒童及其監護人
OHIP or Residency Status NOT required 毋須 OHIP 或移民身份
FREE 免費
Special Mother's Day parent-child workshops
Meet professionals supporting children's growth & development
Creative, hands-on activities exploring emotions, communication, and social skills designed by psychotherapists & speech-language pathologists
Gifts, Parent-Child Activities & Lucky Draw!
由心理治療師和言語治療師設計，探索情緒、溝通和社交技能的創意遊戲攤位
參與益智遊戲，彼此連結，親子活動, 幸運抽獎!
Register 報名
https://forms.gle/uNnGAjuxQnGty3Ht5
童樂成長親子嘉年華: 家和兒童服務開放日暨母親節慶祝活動
Sat 2026.05.09 週六
Drop in Anytime between 10:30-15:30 隨時入場
CFSO ＠ 4051 Gordon Baker Road, Scarborough
Families＆children aged 2+ 歲兒童及其監護人
OHIP or Residency Status NOT required 毋須 OHIP 或移民身份
FREE 免費
Special Mother's Day parent-child workshops
Meet professionals supporting children's growth & development
Creative, hands-on activities exploring emotions, communication, and social skills designed by psychotherapists & speech-language pathologists
Gifts, Parent-Child Activities & Lucky Draw!
由心理治療師和言語治療師設計，探索情緒、溝通和社交技能的創意遊戲攤位
參與益智遊戲，彼此連結，親子活動, 幸運抽獎!
Register 報名
https://forms.gle/uNnGAjuxQnGty3Ht5
CSJSocAssts20260417.pdf
725 KB
CFSO is hiring for Canada Summer Jobs 2026!
We are looking for:
• 4 Summer Students - Social Services Assistants
• 1 Summer Student - Office Assistant
Please see the attached PDF for full position details and eligibility requirements.
* Applicants must meet Canada Summer Jobs eligibility requirements.
To apply, please email your resume to:
recruit@cfso.care
We are looking for:
• 4 Summer Students - Social Services Assistants
• 1 Summer Student - Office Assistant
Please see the attached PDF for full position details and eligibility requirements.
* Applicants must meet Canada Summer Jobs eligibility requirements.
To apply, please email your resume to:
recruit@cfso.care
CSJSocAssts20260417.pdf
725 KB
【家和】現正招聘 Canada Summer Jobs 2026 暑期學生
招聘職位：
- 社會服務助理（4名）
- 辦公室助理（1名）
職位詳情及申請資格，請參閱附件 PDF。
* 申請者必須符合 Canada Summer Jobs 計劃資格。
履歷請電郵至：
recruit@cfso.care
歡迎轉發給有興趣人士。
招聘職位：
- 社會服務助理（4名）
- 辦公室助理（1名）
職位詳情及申請資格，請參閱附件 PDF。
* 申請者必須符合 Canada Summer Jobs 計劃資格。
履歷請電郵至：
recruit@cfso.care
歡迎轉發給有興趣人士。