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The nonbinding motion says the ethnic minority group faces “pressure and intimidation” to return to China, where they risk torture, detention and forced labor.
Canada plans to accept Uyghurs from countries outside China, beginning in 2024 and to take place over two years.
OTTAWA - Members of Parliament will vote this afternoon on whether Ottawa should start a refugee program to resettle 10,000 Uyghurs fleeing persecution in China.
Members of Parliament have unanimously called on Ottawa to start a refugee program to resettle 10,000 Uyghurs fleeing persecution in China.
MPs have voted unanimously in favour of a motion that calls on the federal government to resettle 10,000 ...