Mr. Speaker, I have another petition as well. This petition was signed by 850 Canadians.
Knowing that the population of Gaza is enduring an unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe, including forced starvation, displacement and systematic attacks on civilians, in blatant violation of international law, and knowing that the Gaza temporary resident visa program, launched by Canada, has been an incredibly dismal and disappointing failure, these citizens of Canada call on our government to implement a comprehensive and urgent evacuation plan under the name of a Canada-Gaza authorization for emergency travel.
They have indicated six parts that they would like to see the Government of Canada implement, including the evacuation of at-risk relatives of Canadian citizens, the establishment of a safe humanitarian corridor, the deployment of Canadian military aircraft or chartered planes to evacuate those most at risk, the waiving of visa requirements and granting humanitarian permits, the appointment of a special envoy or establishment of a dedicated task force and the upholding of Canada's international obligations to protect Palestinian families seeking safe refuge.