Category: China’s clampdown on democracy

Canada-China Committee Urges Ottawa to Sanction Officials Responsible for Rights Violations in Hong Kong

A parliamentary committee is urging the government to publicly condemn Beijing’s breach of Hong Kong’s autonomy and civil rights, calling for co-ordination with allied nations to sanction the Chinese officials responsible. In a report (pdf) released Feb. 25, the Special Committee on Canada-China Relations calls for support of “universal suffrage” in Hong Kong. The committee,…


Feds Ramp up Efforts to Help Residents of Hong Kong Immigrate To, Stay in Canada

OTTAWA—The federal government is moving forward on efforts to help citizens of Hong Kong remain in Canada rather than return home amid China’s clampdown on democracy. One of several new immigration programs designed to give Hong Kong residents a safe haven in Canada will open for applications on Monday. The program is open to Hong…