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e-4959 (Citizenship and immigration)

E-petition
Initiated by SultanAli SADAT from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Original language of petition: English

Petition to the Government of Canada

Whereas:
  • The present restriction to accepting the applications of refugees only from within Gaza is unreasonable and inhumane;
  • The present maximum of 1,000 individuals is inhumanely restrictive in the face of the dire threats to life they face;
  • Screening procedures and restrictions of support are inequitable and highly discriminatory; and
  • Family sponsorship has been unreasonably restricted.
We, the undersigned, Citizens and Residents of Canada, call upon the Government of Canada to take immediate action to address the humanitarian crisis faced by refugees from Gaza by treating them equitably and increasing refugee admissions to Canada by
1. Accepting applications from within and outside Gaza including those from refugees who made it to neighbouring countries;
2. Extending the same rights and protections to refugees from Gaza as it does to refugees from other conflict-affected regions. This includes providing access to asylum procedures, legal representation, health care and social services to ensure their safety and well-being;
3. Significantly increasing the number of refugees admitted from Gaza to at least 10,000 individuals. This increase is necessary to address the scale of the crisis and to provide refuge to those in urgent need of protection and assistance; and
4. Allow families in Canada to sponsor their relatives who are impacted by the conflict in Gaza on an expedited process. This will reunite families torn apart by war and provide them with the support and care they need to rebuild their lives in safety.
Open for signature
April 26, 2024, at 9:18 a.m. (EDT)
Closed for signature
May 26, 2024, at 9:18 a.m. (EDT)
Photo - Jenny Kwan
Vancouver East
New Democratic Party Caucus
British Columbia