Published January 30,2024
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Canada has 967 functions from Palestinians who need to come to Canada to be reunited with household, however as of Tuesday has been unable to get them out of Gaza.
The Palestinians have utilized below a short lived particular immigration program, capped at 1,000.
Immigration Minister Marc Miller mentioned Canada is “looking at all the options” to get the candidates out of the war-torn Gaza Strip that’s being bombarded by Israel.
“We do have enough applications at this stage where we can advocate for their extraction,” Miller instructed the Globe and Mail newspaper.
One choice is ongoing “conversations” with Egypt to get the candidates extricated from Gaza, mentioned Miller.
When the particular immigration program was introduced earlier this month, critics complained that the 1,000 restrict for Palestinians with households in Canada was too low.
Miller mentioned the cap is “flexible,” however there was little use in elevating it when the present candidates are trapped.
“So, it’s cynical to issue more visas to people who won’t be able to get out,” he mentioned. “The real proof is-are we able to get them out-and we have not been able to at this point.”
Applicants have to be sponsored by relations who’re keen to help them whereas they’re in Canada. Applicants’ names are vetted by Canada.
Source: www.anews.com.tr