The NDP is pressuring Ottawa to intensify efforts to evacuate Gaza residents approved under Canada’s temporary visa program. At a Parliament Hill press conference, Immigration critic Jenny Kwan highlighted that while the 5,000-application cap was reached in March 2025, only 860 refugees have successfully entered Canada. Kwan emphasized that alternative biometric data collection methods should be explored, noting that other nations like France and Belgium have successfully facilitated Palestinian evacuations. Immigration officials maintain that biometric collection remains impossible in Gaza, with Israel and Egypt controlling exit permissions. Critics suggest Canada should engage non-governmental organizations to assist evacuation efforts.
NDP urges the Canadian Government to expedite the Gaza refugee evacuation
