How Ottawa can fight for the rights of Hong Kong-Canadians
The federal government should make it known to Beijing that the mobility rights of Hong Kong Canadians are sacrosanct and inalienable. Canadian citizenship is not decided by other nations, and Canadian passport holders in Hong Kong do not forgo consular protection or the right to leave China.
Other concrete steps Ottawa can take to help those immediately affected. Quickly opening a path to citizenship for family members of dual passport holders would make it easier for Canada to welcome residents who wish to flee Hong Kong.
Also, the federal should expedite asylum claims made by Hong Kong people involved in the pro-democracy movement since anyone prepared to take a vocal stand on freedom is already aligned with Canadian values.
Additionally, Canada should work together with Britain and other democratic allies, including the U.S., France, Australia and New Zealand, to push back against China’s deplorable erosion of Hong Kong’s fundamental democratic rights. Concerted international action will be crucial to forcing a change in attitude within Chinese leadership.
Source: Macleans #Feb10
https://www.macleans.ca/opinion/how-ottawa-can-fight-for-the-rights-of-hong-kong-canadians/
#Canada #Ottawa #CandaLifeBoat #Dualcitizens
The federal government should make it known to Beijing that the mobility rights of Hong Kong Canadians are sacrosanct and inalienable. Canadian citizenship is not decided by other nations, and Canadian passport holders in Hong Kong do not forgo consular protection or the right to leave China.
Other concrete steps Ottawa can take to help those immediately affected. Quickly opening a path to citizenship for family members of dual passport holders would make it easier for Canada to welcome residents who wish to flee Hong Kong.
Also, the federal should expedite asylum claims made by Hong Kong people involved in the pro-democracy movement since anyone prepared to take a vocal stand on freedom is already aligned with Canadian values.
Additionally, Canada should work together with Britain and other democratic allies, including the U.S., France, Australia and New Zealand, to push back against China’s deplorable erosion of Hong Kong’s fundamental democratic rights. Concerted international action will be crucial to forcing a change in attitude within Chinese leadership.
Source: Macleans #Feb10
https://www.macleans.ca/opinion/how-ottawa-can-fight-for-the-rights-of-hong-kong-canadians/
#Canada #Ottawa #CandaLifeBoat #Dualcitizens
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How Ottawa can fight for the rights of Hong Kong-Canadians
Canada has a duty to stand up for dual citizens being targeted as China works to cleanse Hong Kong of pro-democracy voices