Yes, the UNHCR has an office in Hong Kong, but, unfortunately, they will not be taking in Hong Kong refugees. Then, in the neighbouring countries, people will have to go there first to make a claim through UNHCR before they are resettled in Canada, so it's very cumbersome and it's very difficult. That's why I think, if we want to help, we should provide a more direct route through the consulate for the people in Hong Kong to try to help them find a way out. It may or may not be possible, and it may not work for all of them, but for some of them who want to leave, at least we should give it a try.
On August 13th, 2020. See this statement in context.