Mr. Speaker, the fourth petition highlights challenges faced by the Pakistani Christian community as a result of the blasphemy laws and other conditions in Pakistan, and the abuse of those laws as well to target minorities. In particular, the petitioners highlight Pakistani Christian asylum seekers in Thailand and their challenges as the result of detention, crackdowns, inhumane conditions, etc.
The petitioners urge the Government of Canada to take up this matter urgently with the Government of Thailand and call for the protection and humane treatment for Pakistani asylum seekers, and that they be able to apply for refugee status with the UNHCR and for resettlement without fear of being arrested, detained or deported.