At a news conference on Parliament Hill, Jenny Kwan, the NDP critic for immigration refugees and citizenship, urges the federal government to expedite the resettlement of families of Afghan interpreters who provided assistance to Canadian forces during their mission in Afghanistan. She is joined by former interpreters who represent a group of families who are seeking resettlement.
VIDEO: Message to Mark Carney on renewed vision for immigration
Message to Mark Carney and other party leaders, calling on a renewed vision for immigration and in the face of deepening public concern for Canada's economic security. Now is a critical time to highlight the reciprocal relationship between immigration and a strong economy, and trends in anti-immigrant sentiment, driven by disinformation, must be addressed.