“For two decades, Afghan drivers served our Canadian embassies, military and our RCMP. After years of trusted service, the Liberal government is refusing to allow a pathway to safety for Afghans who served Canada. Trudeau is turning his back on them in their hour of need,” he said.
NDP immigration critic Jenny Kwan has also called on the government to help Afghan employees who worked for the Canadian government.
On Friday, Ms. Kwan wrote an open letter to Mr. Mendicino urging him to put in place a special immigration measure to provide immediate refuge to Afghan interpreters and their families who have been left behind.
IN THE NEWS: Globe & Mail - Former Afghan drivers who worked for Canada say their lives are in danger from Taliban reprisals
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-former-afghan-drivers-who-worked-for-canada-say-their-lives-are-in/