Refugees
Mrs.
Marlene Jennings (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce—Lachine, Lib.): Mr. Speaker, I wish
to speak once again about the three Palestinians who have taken sanctuary in the
Notre-Dame-de-Grâce church in Montreal.
[English]
These
three individuals, all in their 60s, have for almost 55 years lived in refugee
camps, the last of which we know is under the control of internationally
recognized terrorist groups. If we were to refuse them permanent status, we
would be condemning them to a lifetime of risk and danger.
[Translation]
Thousands
of Quebeckers have signed a petition on their behalf and many parliamentarians
have indicated their support.
[English]
I
ask the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration to personally review the details
of their applications for permanent residence on compassionate and humanitarian
grounds. I hope she will use the authority which is granted to her by law to
render the only decision which I believe is warranted. Yes, I hope she will
authorize soon the ministerial permits which will allow these three Palestinians
to remain safe and sound in Canada.
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