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e-1668 (Refugees)

E-petition
Initiated by Emma Joyal from Winnipeg, Manitoba

Original language of petition: English

Petition to the House of Commons

Whereas:
  • Since 2012 the Australian government has been forcing asylum seekers and refugees arriving to the country by boat to remain on the island of Nauru as well as on Manus Island in Papua New Guinea;
  • These centres are meant to be used to process the refugee claims of the individuals arriving to Australia by boat, however, numerous humanitarian organizations and media sources have reported inadequate conditions, cases of physical and sexual abuse as well as violent attacks by those in positions of authority who have not been held accountable or faced any repercussions;
  • These events and conditions have a detrimental effect on the mental and physical health of refugees, however, no medical treatment or support is provided to them; and
  • Many have spent up to 469 days in these centres and although up to 80% have had their claims assessed and found to be legitimate refugees, the Australian government continues to deny them entry into the country.
We, the undersigned, citizens and residents of Canada, call upon the House of Commons to ask the Australian government to begin taking in refugees from the Nauru and Manus centres into Australia and have all refugees admitted by the end of 2018. In the alternative, we call upon Canada’s Parliament to welcome these refugees and asylum seekers into Canada where they can live with adequate services amongst a nation of diverse individuals who wish to maintain a nurturing and accepting environment for all people.
Open for signature
May 9, 2018, at 4:11 p.m. (EDT)
Closed for signature
September 6, 2018, at 4:11 p.m. (EDT)
Photo - Elizabeth May
Saanich—Gulf Islands
Green Party Caucus
British Columbia