First, thank you for your commitment to Mr. Lai’s release.
The initiative to grant Mr. Lai honorary Canadian citizenship reflects Canadian values around human rights and freedoms and the freedom of the press. Granting him citizenship could advance this cause while diplomatic talks go on at the international level. That would send a message that Parliament is standing in solidarity with Mr. Lai by calling for his release in concert with his family, who live in Canada. This would be done in recognition of his contribution to Canada and his campaign to advance our shared values.