We will 100%.
Evidence of meeting #9 for Afghanistan in the 44th Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was families.
A video is available from Parliament.
Evidence of meeting #9 for Afghanistan in the 44th Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was families.
A video is available from Parliament.
4:30 p.m.
Former Interpreter, Canadian Armed Forces, As an Individual
Yes, for sure we will on that.
4:30 p.m.
NDP
Jenny Kwan NDP Vancouver East, BC
That's the case for all 300 applicants in terms of the families. Is that what you understand it to be?
4:30 p.m.
NDP
Jenny Kwan NDP Vancouver East, BC
On this basis, because people are forced to burn their documentation and they will no longer have the certifications and the various documents, should the Canadian government not then bring your family members here to Canada safely and then go through all of the paper work as is being done for some others?
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Former Interpreter, Canadian Armed Forces, As an Individual
Yes, that is absolutely our hope.
4:30 p.m.
Former Interpreter, Canadian Armed Forces, As an Individual
Yes, indeed, that's our top request.
4:30 p.m.
Former Interpreter, Canadian Armed Forces, As an Individual
Yes, we do want that, and that's our demand.
4:30 p.m.
NDP
Jenny Kwan NDP Vancouver East, BC
If that were being done, if the government waived documentation requirements, if they issued your single journey travel document, you'd be able to get to a third country. The last thing is that Canada's Prime Minister just announced this weekend that they will be bringing evacuation flights for Ukrainian nationals.
If they brought evacuation flights into third countries, then we would be able to bring your family members here to Canada safely. Is this all you are asking for?
Could I have just a quick answer?
4:30 p.m.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Sukh Dhaliwal
Thank you very much, Madam Kwan. Your time is up.
On behalf of all of the members of Parliament, even the ones who I know didn't get a spot to speak, we appreciate your service, Mr. Faizi, Mr. Khan and Mr. Shoaib. We thank you for appearing today and bringing the information forward to this committee. Our very best to you and your families.
4:35 p.m.
Former Interpreter, Canadian Armed Forces, As an Individual
Thank you so much.
4:35 p.m.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Sukh Dhaliwal
I am going to suspend the meeting for a few minutes.
Mr. O'Toole, I am sure I was just carried away and I wanted to give you five minutes.