44e législature223Réponse du gouvernement déposée22 mars 2024441-02132441-02132 (Affaires étrangères)GarnettGenuisSherwood Park—Fort SaskatchewanConservateurAB8 février 202422 mars 202430 mai 2023Pétition à la Chambre des communesNous, soussignés, citoyens et résidents du Canada, désirons porter à l’attention de la Chambre des communes ce qui suit.Attendu que :
  • La soi-disant « politique d’aide internationale féministe » du gouvernement libéral traite avec mépris les valeurs culturelles et l’autonomie des femmes dans les pays en développement, en soutenant des organisations qui violent les lois locales sur l’avortement et qui favorisent l’avortement au détriment de priorités en matière de développement international comme l’accès à de l’eau potable, l’accès à des aliments de base et le développement économique;
  • L’approche libérale en matière de développement international ciblant les femmes et les filles a récemment été critiquée par la vérificatrice générale parce qu’elle n’est assortie d’aucune mesure des résultats;
  • Dans le cadre de l’Initiative de Muskoka (lancée par le précédent gouvernement conservateur), des investissements historiques ont été faits pour favoriser le bien-être des femmes et des filles dans le monde entier. Cette initiative mettait l’accent sur l’optimisation des ressources et garantissait que les investissements soient consacrés aux priorités définies par les femmes localement.
Par conséquent, nous, soussignés, demandons au gouvernement du Canada d’aligner les dépenses en matière de développement international sur l’approche adoptée dans le cadre de l’initiative de Muskoka, en consacrant les fonds de développement international à la satisfaction des besoins fondamentaux des femmes vulnérables dans le monde, plutôt qu’à la promotion de programmes idéologiques susceptibles d’être contraires aux valeurs locales des pays en développement, et en mesurant les résultats obtenus.
Response by the Minister of International Development Signed by (Minister or Parliamentary Secretary): Anita VandenbeldCanada is a global leader in protecting and advancing the health, rights and well-being of the poorest and most vulnerable, with the empowerment of women and girls at the core of Canada’s international assistance policies and programmes. Canada spearheaded the Muskoka Initiative for Maternal, Newborn, and Child health (MNCH) during its G8 presidency in 2010, and committed $2.85 billion between 2010 and 2015. In 2015, Canada renewed its support for MNCH by committing an additional $3.5 billion over the 2016 to 2020 period. In 2016-2017, Under the Her Voice Her Choice initiative, Canada committed a further $650 million for sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) programming between 2017 and 2020. The added focus on SRHR was informed by consultations with Canadian and international stakeholders, the Feminist International Assistance Policy (FIAP), and research evidence published in the 2018 Guttmacher-Lancet Commission on SRHR. Canada’s current commitment, the 10-Year Commitment to Global Health and Rights (10YC), builds on decades of Canadian leadership in global health. Through this commitment, starting this fiscal year (2023-2024), Canada will reach an average of $1.4 billion annually to support women’s, children’s and adolescents’ health around the world, of which $700 million is allocated to comprehensive SRHR. This is Canada’s longest, largest, and most comprehensive global health commitment to date and is a key vehicle for implementing Canada’s FIAP, strengthening health systems post COVID-19, and supporting the achievement of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.Through the 10YC, Canada continues to advance these priorities, while also promoting a complementary emphasis on comprehensive SRHR that supports country-led efforts to advance the health and rights of women and girls and address the socio-economic and cultural barriers that limit their attainment of gender equality. Through the 10YC, Canada is supporting initiatives such as school meals programs, water and sanitation programming, micronutrient supplementation, community-based nutrition programs, midwifery training, and enhanced neo-natal care. Canada also continues to support large-scale investments to combat infectious diseases and strengthen health systems with key global health players, including the Global Fund for AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria ($5.3 billion, 2002-2025) Gavi Vaccine Alliance ($2.3 billion, 2000-2025), and the Global Financing Facility for Women, Children and Adolescents ($630 million, 2015-2025).Canada is committed to ensuring its interventions in developing countries are locally-informed and led. Canada’s work is built on the value it places on local partnerships, and partners are carefully selected to ensure that government, local organizations and women and youth themselves, are central in the design and delivery of international assistance programming. This approach is consistent with the principles outlined in Canada’s Official Development Assistance Accountability Act (ODAAA), which requires that Canada’s aid responds to local perspectives and priorities. Aligned with the FIAP and ODAAA principles, Canada supports local ownership and works to ensure that all initiatives are grounded in local needs, priorities and contexts, which are the basis for deep and relevant engagement with local communities, including being designed and implemented with and by local partners and aligned with national legislation and country priorities. Within Canada’s global health investments, all efforts are made to ensure that, where appropriate, government, local organizations and beneficiaries, including youth and women’s-rights organizations, are involved throughout the project cycle, from design to evaluation. This ensures that programming remains responsive to local needs, values and priorities.Under the 10YC Accountability Framework, Canada has committed to publishing annual reports on the 10YC implementation progress, including tracking of funding and results achieved. The inaugural 2020-2021 Report on the 10-Year Commitment is an example of Canada’s commitment to transparency, dialogue and partnership, moving beyond discussions about money committed and spent to a different conversation about using evidence and experience to improve and drive results and impact for communities around the world. The 2021-2022 Report on the 10-Year Commitment was published in December 2023.
Aide au développement internationalFemmes
44e législature223Réponse du gouvernement déposée29 janvier 2024441-01933441-01933 (Affaires étrangères)GarnettGenuisSherwood Park—Fort SaskatchewanConservateurAB20 novembre 202329 janvier 202430 mai 2023Pétition à la Chambre des communesNous, soussignés, citoyens et résidents du Canada, désirons porter à l’attention de la Chambre des communes ce qui suit.Attendu que :
  • La soi-disant « politique d’aide internationale féministe » du gouvernement libéral traite avec mépris les valeurs culturelles et l’autonomie des femmes dans les pays en développement, en soutenant des organisations qui violent les lois locales sur l’avortement et qui favorisent l’avortement au détriment de priorités en matière de développement international comme l’accès à de l’eau potable, l’accès à des aliments de base et le développement économique;
  • L’approche libérale en matière de développement international ciblant les femmes et les filles a récemment été critiquée par la vérificatrice générale parce qu’elle n’est assortie d’aucune mesure des résultats;
  • Dans le cadre de l’Initiative de Muskoka (lancée par le précédent gouvernement conservateur), des investissements historiques ont été faits pour favoriser le bien-être des femmes et des filles dans le monde entier. Cette initiative mettait l’accent sur l’optimisation des ressources et garantissait que les investissements soient consacrés aux priorités définies par les femmes localement.
Par conséquent, nous, soussignés, demandons au gouvernement du Canada d’aligner les dépenses en matière de développement international sur l’approche adoptée dans le cadre de l’initiative de Muskoka, en consacrant les fonds de développement international à la satisfaction des besoins fondamentaux des femmes vulnérables dans le monde, plutôt qu’à la promotion de programmes idéologiques susceptibles d’être contraires aux valeurs locales des pays en développement, et en mesurant les résultats obtenus.
Response by the Minister of International Development Signed by (Minister or Parliamentary Secretary): Anita VandenbeldCanada is a global leader in protecting and advancing the health, rights and well-being of the poorest and most vulnerable, with the empowerment of women and girls at the core of Canada’s international assistance policies and programmes. Canada spearheaded the Muskoka Initiative for Maternal, Newborn, and Child health (MNCH) during its G8 presidency in 2010, and committed $2.85 billion between 2010 and 2015. In 2015, Canada renewed its support for MNCH by committing an additional $3.5 billion over the 2016 to 2020 period. In 2016-2017, Under the Her Voice Her Choice initiative, Canada committed a further $650 million for sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) programming between 2017 and 2020. The added focus on SRHR was informed by consultations with Canadian and international stakeholders, the Feminist International Assistance Policy (FIAP), and research evidence published in the 2018 Guttmacher-Lancet Commission on SRHR. Canada’s current commitment, the 10-Year Commitment to Global Health and Rights (10YC), builds on decades of Canadian leadership in global health. Through this commitment, Canada will reach an average of $1.4 billion annually by 2023 to support women’s, children’s and adolescents’ health around the world, of which $700 million is allocated to SRHR. This is Canada’s longest, largest, and most comprehensive global health commitment to date and is a key vehicle for implementing Canada’s FIAP, strengthening health systems post COVID-19, and supporting the achievement of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.Through the 10YC, Canada continues to advance these priorities, while also promoting a complementary emphasis on comprehensive SRHR that supports country-led efforts to advance the health and rights of women and girls and address the socio-economic and cultural barriers that limit their attainment of gender equality. Through the 10YC, Canada is supporting interventions such as school meals programs, water and sanitation programming, micronutrient supplementation, community-based nutrition programs, midwifery training, and enhanced neo-natal care. Canada also continues to support large-scale investments to combat infectious diseases and strengthen health systems with key global health players, including the Global Fund for AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria ($5.3 billion, 2002-2025) Gavi Vaccine Alliance ($2.3 billion, 2000-2025), and the Global Financing Facility for Women, Children and Adolescents ($630 million, 2015-2025).Canada is committed to ensuring its interventions in developing countries are locally-led. Canada’s work is built on the value it places on local partnerships, and partners are carefully selected to ensure that government, local organizations and women and youth themselves, are central in the design and delivery of international assistance programming. This approach is consistent with the principles outlined in Canada’s Official Development Assistance Accountability Act (ODAAA), which requires that Canada’s aid responds to local perspectives and priorities. Aligned with the FIAP and ODAAA principles, Canada supports local ownership and works to ensure that all initiatives are grounded in local needs, priorities and contexts, which are the basis for deep and relevant engagement with local communities, including being designed and implemented with and by local partners and aligned with national legislation and country priorities. Within Canada’s global health investments, all efforts are made to ensure that, where feasible and appropriate, government, local organizations and beneficiaries, including youth and women’s-rights organizations, are involved throughout the project cycle, from design to evaluation. This ensures that programming remains responsive to local needs, values and priorities.Under the 10YC Accountability Framework, Canada has committed to publishing annual reports on the 10YC implementation progress, including tracking of funding and results achieved. The inaugural 2020-21 Report on the 10-Year Commitment is an example of Canada’s commitment to transparency, dialogue and partnership, moving beyond discussions about money committed and spent to a different conversation about using evidence and experience to improve and drive results and impact for communities around the world. The 2021-2022 Report on the 10-Year Commitment was published in December 2023.
Aide au développement internationalFemmes
44e législature223Réponse du gouvernement déposée9 novembre 2023441-01705441-01705 (Affaires étrangères)GarnettGenuisSherwood Park—Fort SaskatchewanConservateurAB29 septembre 20239 novembre 202330 mai 2023Pétition à la Chambre des communesNous, soussignés, citoyens et résidents du Canada, désirons porter à l’attention de la Chambre des communes ce qui suit.Attendu que :
  • La soi-disant « politique d’aide internationale féministe » du gouvernement libéral traite avec mépris les valeurs culturelles et l’autonomie des femmes dans les pays en développement, en soutenant des organisations qui violent les lois locales sur l’avortement et qui favorisent l’avortement au détriment de priorités en matière de développement international comme l’accès à de l’eau potable, l’accès à des aliments de base et le développement économique;
  • L’approche libérale en matière de développement international ciblant les femmes et les filles a récemment été critiquée par la vérificatrice générale parce qu’elle n’est assortie d’aucune mesure des résultats;
  • Dans le cadre de l’Initiative de Muskoka (lancée par le précédent gouvernement conservateur), des investissements historiques ont été faits pour favoriser le bien-être des femmes et des filles dans le monde entier. Cette initiative mettait l’accent sur l’optimisation des ressources et garantissait que les investissements soient consacrés aux priorités définies par les femmes localement.
Par conséquent, nous, soussignés, demandons au gouvernement du Canada d’aligner les dépenses en matière de développement international sur l’approche adoptée dans le cadre de l’initiative de Muskoka, en consacrant les fonds de développement international à la satisfaction des besoins fondamentaux des femmes vulnérables dans le monde, plutôt qu’à la promotion de programmes idéologiques susceptibles d’être contraires aux valeurs locales des pays en développement, et en mesurant les résultats obtenus.
Response by the Minister of Foreign AffairsSigned by (Minister or Parliamentary Secretary): Rob OliphantCanada is a global leader in protecting and advancing the health, rights and well-being of the poorest and most vulnerable, with the empowerment of women and girls at the core of Canada’s international assistance policies and programmes. Canada spearheaded the Muskoka Initiative for Maternal, Newborn, and Child health (MNCH) during its G8 presidency in 2010, and committed $2.85 billion between 2010 and 2015. In 2015, Canada renewed its support for MNCH by committing an additional $3.5 billion over the 2016 to 2020 period. In 2016-2017, Under the Her Voice Her Choice initiative, Canada committed a further $650 million for sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) programming between 2017 and 2020. The added focus on SRHR was informed by consultations with Canadian and international stakeholders, the Feminist International Assistance Policy (FIAP), and research evidence published in the 2018 Guttmacher-Lancet Commission on SRHR. Canada’s current commitment, the 10-Year Commitment to Global Health and Rights (10YC), builds on decades of Canadian leadership in global health. Through this commitment, Canada will reach an average of $1.4 billion annually by 2023 to support women’s, children’s and adolescents’ health around the world, of which $700 million is allocated to SRHR. This is Canada’s longest, largest, and most comprehensive global health commitment to date and is a key vehicle for implementing Canada’s FIAP, strengthening health systems post COVID-19, and supporting the achievement of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.Through the 10YC, Canada continues to advance these priorities, while also promoting a complementary emphasis on comprehensive SRHR that supports country-led efforts to advance the health and rights of women and girls and address the socio-economic and cultural barriers that limit their attainment of gender equality. Through the 10YC, Canada is supporting interventions such as school meals programs, water and sanitation programming, micronutrient supplementation, community-based nutrition programs, midwifery training, and enhanced neo-natal care. Canada also continues to support large-scale investments to combat infectious diseases and strengthen health systems with key global health players, including the Global Fund for AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria ($5.3 billion, 2002-2025) Gavi Vaccine Alliance ($2.3 billion, 2000-2025), and the Global Financing Facility for Women, Children and Adolescents ($630 million, 2015-2025).Canada is committed to ensuring its interventions in developing countries are locally-led. Canada’s work is built on the value it places on local partnerships, and partners are carefully selected to ensure that government, local organizations and women and youth themselves, are central in the design and delivery of international assistance programming. This approach is consistent with the principles outlined in Canada’s Official Development Assistance Accountability Act (ODAAA), which requires that Canada’s aid responds to local perspectives and priorities. Aligned with the FIAP and ODAAA principles, Canada supports local ownership and works to ensure that all initiatives are grounded in local needs, priorities and contexts, which are the basis for deep and relevant engagement with local communities, including being designed and implemented with and by local partners and aligned with national legislation and country priorities. Within Canada’s global health investments, all efforts are made to ensure that, where feasible and appropriate, government, local organizations and beneficiaries, including youth and women’s-rights organizations, are involved throughout the project cycle, from design to evaluation. This ensures that programming remains responsive to local needs, values and priorities.Under the 10YC Accountability Framework, Canada has committed to publishing annual reports on the 10YC implementation progress, including tracking of funding and results achieved. The inaugural 2020-21 Report on the 10-Year Commitment is an example of Canada’s commitment to transparency, dialogue and partnership, moving beyond discussions about money committed and spent to a different conversation about using evidence and experience to improve and drive results and impact for communities around the world. The 2021-2022 Report on the 10-Year Commitment will be published in November 2023.
Aide au développement internationalFemmes
44e législature223Réponse du gouvernement déposée2 novembre 2023441-01626441-01626 (Affaires étrangères)GarnettGenuisSherwood Park—Fort SaskatchewanConservateurAB19 septembre 20232 novembre 202330 mai 2023Pétition à la Chambre des communesNous, soussignés, citoyens et résidents du Canada, désirons porter à l’attention de la Chambre des communes ce qui suit.Attendu que :
  • La soi-disant « politique d’aide internationale féministe » du gouvernement libéral traite avec mépris les valeurs culturelles et l’autonomie des femmes dans les pays en développement, en soutenant des organisations qui violent les lois locales sur l’avortement et qui favorisent l’avortement au détriment de priorités en matière de développement international comme l’accès à de l’eau potable, l’accès à des aliments de base et le développement économique;
  • L’approche libérale en matière de développement international ciblant les femmes et les filles a récemment été critiquée par la vérificatrice générale parce qu’elle n’est assortie d’aucune mesure des résultats;
  • Dans le cadre de l’Initiative de Muskoka (lancée par le précédent gouvernement conservateur), des investissements historiques ont été faits pour favoriser le bien-être des femmes et des filles dans le monde entier. Cette initiative mettait l’accent sur l’optimisation des ressources et garantissait que les investissements soient consacrés aux priorités définies par les femmes localement.
Par conséquent, nous, soussignés, demandons au gouvernement du Canada d’aligner les dépenses en matière de développement international sur l’approche adoptée dans le cadre de l’initiative de Muskoka, en consacrant les fonds de développement international à la satisfaction des besoins fondamentaux des femmes vulnérables dans le monde, plutôt qu’à la promotion de programmes idéologiques susceptibles d’être contraires aux valeurs locales des pays en développement, et en mesurant les résultats obtenus.
Response by the Minister of Foreign AffairsSigned by (Minister or Parliamentary Secretary): Rob OliphantCanada is a global leader in protecting and advancing the health, rights and well-being of the poorest and most vulnerable, with the empowerment of women and girls at the core of Canada’s international assistance policies and programmes. Canada spearheaded the Muskoka Initiative for Maternal, Newborn, and Child health (MNCH) during its G8 presidency in 2010, and committed $2.85 billion between 2010 and 2015. In 2015, Canada renewed its support for MNCH by committing an additional $3.5 billion over the 2016 to 2020 period. In 2016-2017, Under the Her Voice Her Choice initiative, Canada committed a further $650 million for sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) programming between 2017 and 2020. The added focus on SRHR was informed by consultations with Canadian and international stakeholders, the Feminist International Assistance Policy (FIAP), and research evidence published in the 2018 Guttmacher-Lancet Commission on SRHR. Canada’s current commitment, the 10-Year Commitment to Global Health and Rights (10YC), builds on decades of Canadian leadership in global health. Through this commitment, Canada will reach an average of $1.4 billion annually by 2023 to support women’s, children’s and adolescents’ health around the world, of which $700 million is allocated to SRHR. This is Canada’s longest, largest, and most comprehensive global health commitment to date and is a key vehicle for implementing Canada’s FIAP, strengthening health systems post COVID-19, and supporting the achievement of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.Through the 10YC, Canada continues to advance these priorities, while also promoting a complementary emphasis on comprehensive SRHR that supports country-led efforts to advance the health and rights of women and girls and address the socio-economic and cultural barriers that limit their attainment of gender equality. Through the 10YC, Canada is supporting interventions such as school meals programs, water and sanitation programming, micronutrient supplementation, community-based nutrition programs, midwifery training, and enhanced neo-natal care. Canada also continues to support large-scale investments to combat infectious diseases and strengthen health systems with key global health players, including the Global Fund for AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria ($5.3 billion, 2002-2025) Gavi Vaccine Alliance ($2.3 billion, 2000-2025), and the Global Financing Facility for Women, Children and Adolescents ($630 million, 2015-2025).Canada is committed to ensuring its interventions in developing countries are locally-led. Canada’s work is built on the value it places on local partnerships, and partners are carefully selected to ensure that government, local organizations and women and youth themselves, are central in the design and delivery of international assistance programming. This approach is consistent with the principles outlined in Canada’s Official Development Assistance Accountability Act (ODAAA), which requires that Canada’s aid responds to local perspectives and priorities. Aligned with the FIAP and ODAAA principles, Canada supports local ownership and works to ensure that all initiatives are grounded in local needs, priorities and contexts, which are the basis for deep and relevant engagement with local communities, including being designed and implemented with and by local partners and aligned with national legislation and country priorities. Within Canada’s global health investments, all efforts are made to ensure that, where feasible and appropriate, government, local organizations and beneficiaries, including youth and women’s-rights organizations, are involved throughout the project cycle, from design to evaluation. This ensures that programming remains responsive to local needs, values and priorities.Under the 10YC Accountability Framework, Canada has committed to publishing annual reports on the 10YC implementation progress, including tracking of funding and results achieved. The inaugural 2020-21 Report on the 10-Year Commitment is an example of Canada’s commitment to transparency, dialogue and partnership, moving beyond discussions about money committed and spent to a different conversation about using evidence and experience to improve and drive results and impact for communities around the world. The 2021-2022 Report on the 10-Year Commitment will be published in November 2023.
Aide au développement internationalFemmes
44e législature223Réponse du gouvernement déposée16 août 2023441-01569441-01569 (Affaires étrangères)MichaelKramRegina—WascanaConservateurSK16 juin 202316 août 202314 juin 2023PÉTITION AU GOUVERNEMENT DU CANADAAttendu que : Le peuple pakistanais et les Canadiens d’origine pakistanaise se préoccupent de plus en plus des troubles politiques et de l’incertitude qui règne dans ce pays; La tenue d’élections libres et équitables appliquant le principe de la primauté du droit et respectant la Constitution du Pakistan est dans l’intérêt supérieur du Canada, du Pakistan et de la communauté internationale.Par conséquent, nous, soussignés, résidents du Canada, prions le gouvernement du Canada d'utiliser son adhésion au Fonds monétaire international pour exiger que l’émission de nouveaux prêts et la prolongation des prêts existants au gouvernement du Pakistan soient conditionnelles à la tenue d’élections libres et équitables au Pakistan.
Response by the Minister of Foreign AffairsSigned by (Minister or Parliamentary Secretary): Rob OliphantThe Government of Canada is aware of the latest political developments in Pakistan and continues to monitor the situation. The promotion and protection of democratic values, human rights and the rule of law are integral elements of Canada's foreign policy and key priorities for our engagement with Pakistan.Canada undertakes a variety of efforts in support of democratic values, human rights and the rule of law in Pakistan. Canadian officials in Ottawa, and at our High Commission in Islamabad, regularly raise these issues with senior Pakistani government officials, the official opposition, and local and religious leaders. Canadian officials also engage in a variety of fora with the aim of advancing media freedom, supporting human rights defenders and standing by civil society organizations at the forefront of protecting democratic principles.Canada also helps develop the capacity of civil society actors in Pakistan. For example, Canada is funding inclusive governance projects in Pakistan, which support women’s political participation and leadership, improve the accountability of democratic processes and increase the capacity of government institutions, with an investment of $21 million over five years. Canada’s High Commission in Islamabad also delivers projects as part of the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI), which provides funding for locally-implemented projects. Among the core themes for CFLI projects in 2023 is supporting civil society organizations working to advance inclusive governance, human rights and the rule of law.More broadly, Canada and Pakistan have a multifaceted and constructive bilateral relationship underpinned by extensive people-to-people ties. Our two countries remain committed to working together on common interests such as enhancing climate resilience, strengthening trade relations, advancing gender equality, and promoting regional security and stability. In 2022-2023, Canada provided $36 million in bilateral development assistance to Pakistan in support of flood recovery, women’s political participation and economic empowerment, girls’ access to education, women’s and girls’ reproductive health and rights, and polio eradication.Finally, Pakistan is an integral part of Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy, which puts forward an ambitious, comprehensive and integrated policy framework for Canadian engagement across the Indo-Pacific region, including support for democracy, inclusivity, accountable governance and sustained economic growth.Rest assured that Canada will continue to maintain a constructive dialogue with the Government of Pakistan and that the promotion and protection of democratic values, human rights and the rule of law will remain key priorities for Canada’s engagement around the world.
Aide au développement internationalPakistanPolitique étrangèreSystème électoral
44e législature223Réponse du gouvernement déposée31 mars 2023e-3775e-3775 (Affaires étrangères)AliManjiMatthewGreenHamilton-CentreNPDON24 janvier 2022 à 12 h 02 (HAE)24 mai 2022 à 12 h 02 (HAE)15 février 202331 mars 202325 mai 2022Pétition au <Addressee type="3" affiliationId="" mp-riding-display="1">gouvernement du Canada </Addressee>Attendu que : Il y a eu de nombreuses pétitions au sujet de l’offensive illégale au Yémen, laquelle entraîne la plus grande crise humanitaire du monde, notamment les pétitions e-2786, e-2742, e-2442, e-1201, e-1903 et e-1221; L’intervention militaire de l’Arabie saoudite au Yémen contrevient aux conditions de la Convention de Genève, puisqu’elle cible délibérément des civils et des infrastructures civiles, des écoles et des lieux de culte au Yémen, comme l’ont décrit Amnistie internationale, Human Rights Watch, Médecins sans Frontières et les Nations Unies; La coalition dirigée par l’Arabie saoudite impose un blocus au Yémen, ce qui fait que des cargaisons vitales de denrées alimentaires, de médicaments et de carburant sont souvent retardées pendant des mois; Les travailleurs humanitaires des Nations Unies se sont vus refuser l’entrée au Yémen le 18 juillet 2017. Nous soussignés, citoyens et résidents du Canada, prions le gouvernement du Canada : 1. de cesser immédiatement tout transfert d’armes canadiennes vers l’Arabie saoudite; 2. d’annuler tous les contrats de vente d’armes, en vigueur ou en attente, conclus avec le gouvernement de l’Arabie saoudite; 3. d’interrompre immédiatement l’exportation de véhicules blindés légers vers l’Arabie saoudite et de résilier le contrat; 4. d’exiger des responsables de la coalition dirigée par l’Arabie saoudite qu’ils mettent fin immédiatement aux frappes aériennes et à leur offensive militaire illégale; 5. de traduire le gouvernement de l’Arabie saoudite devant le tribunal de La Haye pour crimes de guerre contre l’humanité; 6. d’imposer des restrictions aux dirigeants de l’Arabie saoudite, conformément à la Loi sur la justice pour les victimes de dirigeants étrangers corrompus (loi de Magnitsky); 7. d’augmenter massivement l’aide humanitaire vitale au Yémen; 8. d’étendre aux réfugiés yéménites les exemptions du G5 accordées aux réfugiés iraquiens et syriens.
Response by the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipSigned by (Minister or Parliamentary Secretary): Marie-France Lalonde, M.P.Canada’s Refugee Resettlement Program remains available to people around the world who are most at risk of persecution, have no other access to a durable solution and require permanent protection. We remain firm in our humanitarian commitments and continue to resettle refugees at risk from around the world.The world is facing an unprecedented global refugee crisis. The UNHCR estimates 100 million people around the world have been forced to flee their homes, among them are 27.1 million refugees. Canada is increasing targets year after year for our resettlement programs, to accommodate as many refugees in need of international protection as possible. Canada plans to welcome 23,550 Government-Assisted Refugees (GARs) and 27,505 Privately Sponsored Refugees (PSRs) in 2023, including 8,000 Government-Assisted Refugees and Blended Visa Office Referred refugees from the Middle East and 10,000 from Africa.Canada remains deeply concerned about the protracted conflict in Yemen, which has had a devastating impact on millions of people in the country. The Minister of International Development recently announced $46M in funding from Canada in 2023 as part of its continued response to the humanitarian needs of conflict-affected people in Yemen. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) continues to monitor the situation in Yemen very closely and welcomes further engagement on the challenges faced by Yemeni refugees.Yemenis outside of Yemen may be eligible for resettlement through Canada’s existing refugee programs. Eligible Yemenis can be referred by the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) for Canada’s GAR and Blended Visa Office Referred programs. They can also be identified by private sponsors in Canada under the PSR program.A hallmark of the PSR program is that it allows Canadians and permanent residents to identify, or “name” refugees overseas who are in need of resettlement. The Department does not, in general, designate specific populations for resettlement through the PSR program. In 2012, IRCC introduced the Refugee Status Determination (RSD) requirement for private sponsorship applications under the Groups of Five and Community Sponsors streams of the PSR program as a means to better manage application intake and improve application approval rates. Issued by a foreign state or the UNHCR, the RSD certifies that the applicant is recognized as a refugee in their country of asylum. This document provides proof that these applicants already meet Canada’s legal definition of a refugee and therefore IRCC can more quickly process their applications, so eligible refugees can get access to protection as soon as possible.The public policy temporarily waiving the RSD requirement for Syrian and Iraqi refugees, which was in effect between 2015-2017, was implemented as part of a broader Government of Canada response to the massive outflow of people fleeing violence in Iraq and Syria. The Government of Canada’s response to this crisis also included humanitarian, development and security assistance.The Government of Canada is not at this time considering a similar RSD waiver for Groups of Five and Community Sponsors seeking to sponsor Yemeni refugees; however, applications submitted by Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAHs) do not require an RSD, as these organizations have significant expertise and experience in selecting eligible refugees. Groups interested in sponsoring a refugee without an RSD may partner with a SAH to bring the refugee to Canada. For organizations interested in becoming a SAH themselves, the 2023 application window to become a SAH will open in the spring.Currently, individuals who are not eligible for resettlement to Canada as refugees can apply for permanent residence to Canada under other immigration programs, including the Family Class and Economic Class. The Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP) combines refugee resettlement and economic immigration. In addition, individuals who would not normally be eligible to become permanent residents of Canada under existing immigration programs may be able to apply for permanent residence on humanitarian and compassionate grounds. More information about these avenues can be found on the IRCC Website.
Response by the Minister of Foreign AffairsSigned by (Minister or Parliamentary Secretary): Rob OliphantCanada is deeply concerned about the ongoing conflict in Yemen, which has killed thousands of people, displaced millions more, and caused what the UN has described as the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. The Government of Canada remains committed to supporting the people of Yemen who continue to need humanitarian assistance, and supporting efforts towards a sustainable solution for peace in Yemen. Canada has been a top-tier donor since the conflict began in 2015. To date, Canada has committed over $411 million in humanitarian relief to Yemen, to support food assistance, clean water and sanitation, shelter, protection and health care, including sexual and reproductive health services.Respect for human rights is enshrined in Canada’s export controls legislation and is a cornerstone of the export controls regime. Canada’s export controls regime is designed to control the exports of military, dual-use and strategic goods and technology in a lawful manner and consistent with Canada’s foreign and defence policies, security interests and international obligations. All permit applications for controlled items are reviewed on a case-by-case basis under Canada’s robust risk assessment framework, including against the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) criteria which are enshrined in Canada’s Export and Import Permits Act (EIPA). Under Canadian legislation, controlled goods and technology will not be exported from Canada where there is a substantial risk that they could be used to commit or to facilitate serious violations of international humanitarian law, international human rights law, or serious acts of gender-based violence or violence against women and children, amongst other criteria.Officials from Global Affairs Canada have carefully assessed whether military goods exported to Saudi Arabia would be used in a manner consistent with the Arms Trade Treaty and Canada’s domestic legislation. This review, completed in 2020, concluded that exports authorized to date, and exports proposed under permit applications received and assessed to date, were not at substantial risk of being used in contravention of Canadian law or ATT criteria. New export permit applications for Saudi Arabia continue to be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and are not issued automatically. Applications are subject to Canada’s rigorous risk assessment process, as are all other permits, to determine whether there is a substantial risk that the export would be used in violation of any of the ATT criteria or counter to Canadian foreign or defence policies.There are no confirmed reports of Canadian-made military equipment being deployed by Saudi Arabia on Yemeni territory. Additionally, there is no evidence or credible reporting that links any Canadian exports to contraventions of international humanitarian law in Yemen.At the UN High-Level Pledging Event for the Humanitarian Situation in Yemen, on February 27, 2023, Canada committed an additional $46 million in funding as part of its continued response to the humanitarian needs of conflict-affected people in Yemen. Canada contributes to humanitarian assistance to Yemen through various multilateral organizations such as the World Food Programme, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees and the International Committee of the Red Cross/Red Crescent. Canada also supports Canadian non-governmental organizations working with the victims of armed conflicts and natural disasters as well as refugees in the region. In addition, since 2018, Canada has contributed over $22 million in peace and security assistance to Yemen while also supporting the office of the UN Special Envoy.While the UN-brokered truce expired last October without parties reaching an agreement, recent reports assess that the situation on the ground remains stable and that the Saudi-led coalition has not resumed its military intervention in Yemen. Canada is encouraged by recent reports of progress made in negotiations in Yemen and hopes this process will bring an end to the conflict and the associated humanitarian crisis. Canada continues to support the efforts of the UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, to help bring about a durable peace in the country. That is why Canada has provided funding and has seconded a Canadian diplomat to the office of the Special Envoy.The Government of Canada will continue to closely monitor the situation in Yemen. Canada remains committed to addressing Yemen’s humanitarian needs and unwaveringly support efforts toward a permanent and peaceful end to the conflict in that country.
Aide au développement internationalArabie saouditeArmes militairesPolitique étrangèreRépublique du YémenVéhicules militaires blindés
44e législature223Réponse du gouvernement déposée22 mars 2023441-01117441-01117 (Affaires étrangères)GarnettGenuisSherwood Park—Fort SaskatchewanConservateurAB6 février 202322 mars 202313 juin 2021Pétition à la Chambre des communes du CanadaNous soussignés, citoyens du Canada, attirons l’attention de la Chambre des communes du Canada sur ce qui suit :Attendu que, l’émir d’Afghanistan Abdur Rahman Khan, qui fut installé et subventionné par le gouvernement britannique, mena une campagne génocidaire contre les Hazaras de 1891 à 1893, exterminant la grande majorité des membres de ce groupe ethnique;Attendu que des dizaines de milliers de Hazaras furent chassés de leurs terres, tandis que d’autres furent contraints à se convertir (de chiite à sunnite), violés et réduits en esclavage de 1891 à 1893;Attendu que, en août 1998, des centaines, sinon des milliers de Hazaras – hommes, femmes, enfants et vieillards – ont été massacrés dans les villes de Mazar-e-Sharif et Bamiyan;Attendu que les Hazaras sont toujours en butte à une persécution systémique et ciblée dans l’Afghanistan d’après-2001, comme en témoignent le massacre de nouveaux-nés dans une maternité de Dasht-e-Barchi en mai 2020 ou les attaques ciblées à Behsud (dans la province de Maidan Wardak), Jibrail (Herat) et Jalalabad (Nangarhar) de janvier à mars 2021;Attendu que le Canada a dépensé 3,6 milliards de dollars en assistance à l’Afghanistan et a perdu 158 courageux militaires dans le combat contre les talibans;Attendu que l’Afghanistan demeure l’un des principaux bénéficiaires de l’aide internationale du Canada;Par conséquent, nous soussignés, prions le gouvernement du Canada de prendre les mesures suivantes :1. Reconnaître officiellement en tant que génocide le nettoyage ethnique perpétré contre les Hazaras en 1891-1893. 2. Désigner le 25 septembre à titre de Jour de commémoration du génocide hazara. 3. Appuyer le projet de loi C-287, qui permettra de garantir que toute l’aide au développement que le Canada envoie à l’Afghanistan contribue à la paix et à la sécurité de la région pour tous les peuples.
Response by the Minister of Foreign AffairsSigned by (Minister or Parliamentary Secretary): Rob OliphantCanada has consistently expressed deep concern about the situation of ethnic and religious minorities in Afghanistan, and continues to call for the full inclusion of all Afghans into every aspect of society, regardless of ethnicity, religion, or gender. Alongside our international allies, Canada continues to call upon all states to adhere to their obligations under international human rights law, including the rights of women, girls, and minority groups.Canada has also consistently called on the de facto Taliban authorities to respect Afghanistan’s international commitments, including protecting the fundamental rights of all Afghans. Canada believes that ethnic and religious groups must be represented at all levels of Afghan government and society in order to help address the underlying problems facing the country, the root causes of discrimination, and the enduring legacy left by decades of conflict. The Government of Canada has no intention of recognizing the Taliban as the government of Afghanistan.Ethnic and religious groups in Afghanistan have suffered significantly from the past four decades of conflict. Canada closely monitors human rights abuses against ethnic and religious minorities in Afghanistan and Canada has publicly condemned attacks against the Hazara community in Afghanistan, including on April 19, 2022, against Hazara students in Kabul and on September 30, 2022, at the Kaaj education center in Kabul that killed more than 50 people, mostly Hazara girls studying for exams. Attacks such as this are reprehensible, and remind all of the persecution, discrimination, and targeted attacks that ethnic and religious minorities, in particular the Hazara community, face in Afghanistan at the hands of armed groups.Canada will continue to work closely with trusted Afghan partners on the ground and international partners to bring attention to the persecution of ethnic and religious minorities in Afghanistan and to advocate for the meaningful inclusion of marginalized groups, including the Hazara community, in every sphere of the Afghan society, as their participation is crucial to ensuring a sustainable peace. Canada has been vocal in championing a strong human rights mandate for the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, and welcomed the appointment of Richard Bennett as the UN Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in Afghanistan.Canada is also providing humanitarian assistance to respond to the needs of vulnerable populations in Afghanistan and neighbouring countries, contributing $143 million just last year alone. Canada is likewise supporting a multi-sectoral humanitarian response across Afghanistan, including a particular emphasis on the provision of life-saving food and nutrition assistance. Thanks to Canadian support, humanitarian partners provided life-saving food assistance to more than 22 million people and nutrition assistance to more than 6 million women and children last year.Canada has a proud history of helping the world’s most vulnerable, including a longstanding commitment to the people of Afghanistan. At present, the Criminal Code’s anti-terrorist financing provisions inadvertently place significant constraints on the delivery of international assistance. That is why on March 9, 2023, The Minister of Public Safety, introduced legislation to facilitate humanitarian aid in Afghanistan and other geographic areas controlled by terrorist groups. Bill C-41, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, will make important changes to the Criminal Code to allow desperately needed aid to be delivered by Canadian organizations to the people of Afghanistan. These changes to the Criminal Code support Canada’s deep commitment to the people of Afghanistan, while upholding our domestic and international obligations to combat terrorism. Canada has also committed to resettling at least 40,000 vulnerable Afghan nationals to Canada through special immigration programs - one of the largest commitments in the world. This includes a humanitarian immigration stream, which focuses on vulnerable Afghans, including members of religious and ethnic minorities, women leaders, LGBTQ people, human rights defenders, journalists, and those who have helped Canadian journalists, and family members of former Afghan interpreters. Thanks to these efforts, Canada has already welcomed more than 28,000 Afghans, including Hazaras, to Canada.
AfghanistanAide au développement internationalGénocideHazaras
44e législature223Réponse du gouvernement déposée22 mars 2023441-01110441-01110 (Affaires étrangères)CathayWagantallYorkton—MelvilleConservateurSK6 février 202322 mars 202313 juin 2021Pétition à la Chambre des communes du CanadaNous soussignés, citoyens du Canada, attirons l’attention de la Chambre des communes du Canada sur ce qui suit :Attendu que, l’émir d’Afghanistan Abdur Rahman Khan, qui fut installé et subventionné par le gouvernement britannique, mena une campagne génocidaire contre les Hazaras de 1891 à 1893, exterminant la grande majorité des membres de ce groupe ethnique;Attendu que des dizaines de milliers de Hazaras furent chassés de leurs terres, tandis que d’autres furent contraints à se convertir (de chiite à sunnite), violés et réduits en esclavage de 1891 à 1893;Attendu que, en août 1998, des centaines, sinon des milliers de Hazaras – hommes, femmes, enfants et vieillards – ont été massacrés dans les villes de Mazar-e-Sharif et Bamiyan;Attendu que les Hazaras sont toujours en butte à une persécution systémique et ciblée dans l’Afghanistan d’après-2001, comme en témoignent le massacre de nouveaux-nés dans une maternité de Dasht-e-Barchi en mai 2020 ou les attaques ciblées à Behsud (dans la province de Maidan Wardak), Jibrail (Herat) et Jalalabad (Nangarhar) de janvier à mars 2021;Attendu que le Canada a dépensé 3,6 milliards de dollars en assistance à l’Afghanistan et a perdu 158 courageux militaires dans le combat contre les talibans;Attendu que l’Afghanistan demeure l’un des principaux bénéficiaires de l’aide internationale du Canada;Par conséquent, nous soussignés, prions le gouvernement du Canada de prendre les mesures suivantes :1. Reconnaître officiellement en tant que génocide le nettoyage ethnique perpétré contre les Hazaras en 1891-1893. 2. Désigner le 25 septembre à titre de Jour de commémoration du génocide hazara. 3. Appuyer le projet de loi C-287, qui permettra de garantir que toute l’aide au développement que le Canada envoie à l’Afghanistan contribue à la paix et à la sécurité de la région pour tous les peuples.
Response by the Minister of Foreign AffairsSigned by (Minister or Parliamentary Secretary): Rob OliphantCanada has consistently expressed deep concern about the situation of ethnic and religious minorities in Afghanistan, and continues to call for the full inclusion of all Afghans into every aspect of society, regardless of ethnicity, religion, or gender. Alongside our international allies, Canada continues to call upon all states to adhere to their obligations under international human rights law, including the rights of women, girls, and minority groups.Canada has also consistently called on the de facto Taliban authorities to respect Afghanistan’s international commitments, including protecting the fundamental rights of all Afghans. Canada believes that ethnic and religious groups must be represented at all levels of Afghan government and society in order to help address the underlying problems facing the country, the root causes of discrimination, and the enduring legacy left by decades of conflict. The Government of Canada has no intention of recognizing the Taliban as the government of Afghanistan.Ethnic and religious groups in Afghanistan have suffered significantly from the past four decades of conflict. Canada closely monitors human rights abuses against ethnic and religious minorities in Afghanistan and Canada has publicly condemned attacks against the Hazara community in Afghanistan, including on April 19, 2022, against Hazara students in Kabul and on September 30, 2022, at the Kaaj education center in Kabul that killed more than 50 people, mostly Hazara girls studying for exams. Attacks such as this are reprehensible, and remind all of the persecution, discrimination, and targeted attacks that ethnic and religious minorities, in particular the Hazara community, face in Afghanistan at the hands of armed groups.Canada will continue to work closely with trusted Afghan partners on the ground and international partners to bring attention to the persecution of ethnic and religious minorities in Afghanistan and to advocate for the meaningful inclusion of marginalized groups, including the Hazara community, in every sphere of the Afghan society, as their participation is crucial to ensuring a sustainable peace. Canada has been vocal in championing a strong human rights mandate for the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, and welcomed the appointment of Richard Bennett as the UN Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in Afghanistan.Canada is also providing humanitarian assistance to respond to the needs of vulnerable populations in Afghanistan and neighbouring countries, contributing $143 million just last year alone. Canada is likewise supporting a multi-sectoral humanitarian response across Afghanistan, including a particular emphasis on the provision of life-saving food and nutrition assistance. Thanks to Canadian support, humanitarian partners provided life-saving food assistance to more than 22 million people and nutrition assistance to more than 6 million women and children last year.Canada has a proud history of helping the world’s most vulnerable, including a longstanding commitment to the people of Afghanistan. At present, the Criminal Code’s anti-terrorist financing provisions inadvertently place significant constraints on the delivery of international assistance. That is why on March 9, 2023, The Minister of Public Safety, introduced legislation to facilitate humanitarian aid in Afghanistan and other geographic areas controlled by terrorist groups. Bill C-41, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, will make important changes to the Criminal Code to allow desperately needed aid to be delivered by Canadian organizations to the people of Afghanistan. These changes to the Criminal Code support Canada’s deep commitment to the people of Afghanistan, while upholding our domestic and international obligations to combat terrorism. Canada has also committed to resettling at least 40,000 vulnerable Afghan nationals to Canada through special immigration programs - one of the largest commitments in the world. This includes a humanitarian immigration stream, which focuses on vulnerable Afghans, including members of religious and ethnic minorities, women leaders, LGBTQ people, human rights defenders, journalists, and those who have helped Canadian journalists, and family members of former Afghan interpreters. Thanks to these efforts, Canada has already welcomed more than 28,000 Afghans, including Hazaras, to Canada.
AfghanistanAide au développement internationalGénocideHazaras
44e législature223Réponse du gouvernement déposée20 mars 2023441-01092441-01092 (Affaires étrangères)GarnettGenuisSherwood Park—Fort SaskatchewanConservateurAB31 janvier 202320 mars 202313 juin 2021Pétition à la Chambre des communes du CanadaNous soussignés, citoyens du Canada, attirons l’attention de la Chambre des communes du Canada sur ce qui suit :Attendu que, l’émir d’Afghanistan Abdur Rahman Khan, qui fut installé et subventionné par le gouvernement britannique, mena une campagne génocidaire contre les Hazaras de 1891 à 1893, exterminant la grande majorité des membres de ce groupe ethnique;Attendu que des dizaines de milliers de Hazaras furent chassés de leurs terres, tandis que d’autres furent contraints à se convertir (de chiite à sunnite), violés et réduits en esclavage de 1891 à 1893;Attendu que, en août 1998, des centaines, sinon des milliers de Hazaras – hommes, femmes, enfants et vieillards – ont été massacrés dans les villes de Mazar-e-Sharif et Bamiyan;Attendu que les Hazaras sont toujours en butte à une persécution systémique et ciblée dans l’Afghanistan d’après-2001, comme en témoignent le massacre de nouveaux-nés dans une maternité de Dasht-e-Barchi en mai 2020 ou les attaques ciblées à Behsud (dans la province de Maidan Wardak), Jibrail (Herat) et Jalalabad (Nangarhar) de janvier à mars 2021;Attendu que le Canada a dépensé 3,6 milliards de dollars en assistance à l’Afghanistan et a perdu 158 courageux militaires dans le combat contre les talibans;Attendu que l’Afghanistan demeure l’un des principaux bénéficiaires de l’aide internationale du Canada;Par conséquent, nous soussignés, prions le gouvernement du Canada de prendre les mesures suivantes :1. Reconnaître officiellement en tant que génocide le nettoyage ethnique perpétré contre les Hazaras en 1891-1893. 2. Désigner le 25 septembre à titre de Jour de commémoration du génocide hazara. 3. Appuyer le projet de loi C-287, qui permettra de garantir que toute l’aide au développement que le Canada envoie à l’Afghanistan contribue à la paix et à la sécurité de la région pour tous les peuples.
Response by the Minister of Foreign AffairsSigned by (Minister or Parliamentary Secretary): Rob OliphantCanada has consistently expressed deep concern about the situation of ethnic and religious minorities in Afghanistan, and continues to call for the full inclusion of all Afghans into every aspect of society, regardless of ethnicity, religion, or gender. Alongside our international allies, Canada continues to call upon all states to adhere to their obligations under international human rights law, including the rights of women, girls, and minority groups.Canada has also consistently called on the de facto Taliban authorities to respect Afghanistan’s international commitments, including protecting the fundamental rights of all Afghans. Canada believes that ethnic and religious groups must be represented at all levels of Afghan government and society in order to help address the underlying problems facing the country, the root causes of discrimination, and the enduring legacy left by decades of conflict. The Government of Canada has no intention of recognizing the Taliban as the government of Afghanistan.Ethnic and religious groups in Afghanistan have suffered significantly from the past four decades of conflict. Canada closely monitors human rights abuses against ethnic and religious minorities in Afghanistan and Canada has publicly condemned attacks against the Hazara community in Afghanistan, including on April 19, 2022, against Hazara students in Kabul and on September 30, 2022, at the Kaaj education center in Kabul that killed more than 50 people, mostly Hazara girls studying for exams. Attacks such as this are reprehensible, and remind all of the persecution, discrimination, and targeted attacks that ethnic and religious minorities, in particular the Hazara community, face in Afghanistan at the hands of armed groups.Canada will continue to work closely with trusted Afghan partners on the ground and international partners to bring attention to the persecution of ethnic and religious minorities in Afghanistan and to advocate for the meaningful inclusion of marginalized groups, including the Hazara community, in every sphere of the Afghan society, as their participation is crucial to ensuring a sustainable peace. Canada has been vocal in championing a strong human rights mandate for the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, and welcomed the appointment of Richard Bennett as the UN Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in Afghanistan.Canada is also providing humanitarian assistance to respond to the needs of vulnerable populations in Afghanistan and neighbouring countries, contributing $143 million just last year alone. Canada is likewise supporting a multi-sectoral humanitarian response across Afghanistan, including a particular emphasis on the provision of life-saving food and nutrition assistance. Thanks to Canadian support, humanitarian partners provided life-saving food assistance to more than 22 million people and nutrition assistance to more than 6 million women and children last year.Canada has a proud history of helping the world’s most vulnerable, including a longstanding commitment to the people of Afghanistan. At present, the Criminal Code’s anti-terrorist financing provisions inadvertently place significant constraints on the delivery of international assistance. That is why on March 9, 2023, The Minister of Public Safety, introduced legislation to facilitate humanitarian aid in Afghanistan and other geographic areas controlled by terrorist groups. Bill C-41, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, will make important changes to the Criminal Code to allow desperately needed aid to be delivered by Canadian organizations to the people of Afghanistan. These changes to the Criminal Code support Canada’s deep commitment to the people of Afghanistan, while upholding our domestic and international obligations to combat terrorism. Canada has also committed to resettling at least 40,000 vulnerable Afghan nationals to Canada through special immigration programs - one of the largest commitments in the world. This includes a humanitarian immigration stream, which focuses on vulnerable Afghans, including members of religious and ethnic minorities, women leaders, LGBTQ people, human rights defenders, journalists, and those who have helped Canadian journalists, and family members of former Afghan interpreters. Thanks to these efforts, Canada has already welcomed more than 28,000 Afghans, including Hazaras, to Canada.
AfghanistanAide au développement internationalGénocideHazaras
44e législature223Réponse du gouvernement déposée30 janvier 2023441-00941441-00941 (Affaires étrangères)AlexisBrunelle-DuceppeLac-Saint-JeanBloc QuébécoisQC8 décembre 202230 janvier 202329 novembre 2022Pétition à la Chambre des communes du CanadaNous, citoyens canadiens soussignés, attirons l'attention de la Chambre des communes du Canada sur ce qui suit:Attendu que :Abdul Rahman Khan, l'émir d'Afghanistan, qui a été installé par le gouvernement britannique et a reçu une subvention de leurs part, a mené une campagne génocidaire contre les Hazaras de 1891 à 1893, anéantissant la grande majorité de ce groupe ethnique;Des dizaines de milliers d'Hazaras ont été déplacés de force de leurs terres ancestrales tandis que de nombreux autres milliers ont été converti de force (du chiisme aux sunnism), violés et réduits en esclavage de 1891 à 1893;En août 1998, des centaines, sinon des milliers d'hommes et femmes, enfants et des aînés hazaras ont été massacrés dans les villes de Mazar-e-Sharif et de Bamiyan;Les Hazaras continuent de faire face à une persécution systémique et ciblée en Afghanistan depuis 2001, comme le meurtre des nouveau-nés dans l'hopital de maternité de Dasht-e-Barchi en mai 2020 ou les attaques incessantes contre les centres éducatifs Hazara ciblant les jeunes femmes et les futures générations des Hazaras comme en septembre 2022, avril 2022 et mai 2021;Le Canada a dépensé 3,6 milliards de dollars en aide à l'Afghanistan et perdu 158 braves hommes et femmes en uniforme dans la lutte contre les talibans;L'Afghanistan est à nouveau contrôlé par les Talibans depuis août 2021 et que les Hazaras continuent d'être persécutés sous ce nouveau régime.Par conséquent, nous, soussignés, demandons au gouvernement du Canada de prendre les mesures suivantes :
  • i. Reconnaître formellement le nettoyage ethnique de 1891-1893 perpétré contre les Hazaras comme un Génocide;
  • ii. Désigner le 25 septembre comme Journée commémorative du génocide des Hazaras.
Response by the Minister of Foreign AffairsSigned by (Minister or Parliamentary Secretary): Rob OliphantRespect for human rights is fundamental to the development of more peaceful, inclusive, and prosperous societies. The promotion and protection of human rights is an integral part of Canada’s foreign policy, and Canada consistently advocates for the rights of ethnic minorities around the world, including in Afghanistan, in both bilateral and multilateral forums.Canada acknowledges that ethnic and religious groups in Afghanistan have suffered significantly from the past four decades of conflict. Canada closely monitors human rights abuses against ethnic and religious minorities in Afghanistan and has publicly condemned attacks against the Hazara, Sikh and Hindu communities in Afghanistan. The Minister of Foreign Affairs publicly denounced the tragic attack of April 19, 2022, against Hazara students in Kabul. Canada was also deeply troubled by the attack of September 30, 2022, at the Kaaj education center in Kabul. Attacks such as this are reprehensible, and serve as a grave reminder of the broader issues of persecution, discrimination, and targeted attacks that ethnic and religious minorities, in particular the Hazara, Sikh and Hinds communities, face in Afghanistan at the hands of armed groups.Canada also notes the historic and systematic discrimination and persecution of the Hazara, Sikh and Hindu population in Afghanistan, and recalls the tragic events of 1891-1893, as well as those of August 1998. Events such as these should never happen again.Canada has repeatedly expressed deep concern about the situation of ethnic and religious minorities in Afghanistan, and continues to call for the full inclusion of all Afghans into every aspect of society, regardless of ethnicity, religion, or gender. Canada, alongside its international allies, continues to call for adherence to obligations under international human rights law, including the rights of women, girls, and minority groups, and that international humanitarian law is upheld in all circumstances.Canada has also consistently called on the de facto Taliban authorities to respect Afghanistan’s international commitments, including forming an inclusive and representative government and protecting the fundamental rights of all Afghans. Canada reiterates that ethnic and religious groups must be represented at all levels of Afghan government and society in order to help address the underlying problems facing the country, the root causes of discrimination and the enduring legacy left by decades of conflict. Canada has no intention of recognizing the Taliban as the government of Afghanistan.So far, in 2022, Canada has allocated over $143 million in humanitarian assistance to respond to the needs of vulnerable populations in Afghanistan and neighbouring countries. Canada is supporting a multi-sectoral humanitarian response across Afghanistan, including a particular emphasis on the provision of life-saving food and nutrition assistance. For example, with Canadian support, humanitarian partners provided food and livelihoods support to 21.7 million people in need and acute malnutrition support to 5.2 million children and pregnant and lactating women between January and September 2022.Canada will continue to work closely with trusted Afghan partners on the ground and international partners to bring attention to the persecution of ethnic and religious minorities in Afghanistan and to advocate for the meaningful inclusion of marginalized groups, including the Hazara, Sikh and Hindu, in every sphere of the Afghan society, as their participation is crucial to ensuring a sustainable peace.The promotion and protection of human rights lies at the heart of Canada’s engagement in Afghanistan. Over the last two decades, Canada’s development and security support in Afghanistan has helped promote diversity and improve the safety of ethnic minority groups. Canada was vocal in championing a strong human rights mandate for the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) during UNAMA’s last mandate renewal, and welcomed the appointment of Richard Bennett as the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in Afghanistan on April 1, 2022. Canada is also exploring ways to continue its support for Afghan human rights defenders. Through engagement with like-minded countries, international organizations, and civil society organizations, the Government of Canada has been able to access unbiased and verified accounts of human rights abuses in Afghanistan. Such information is essential to inform the international community’s analysis, advocacy and engagement with the Taliban, and to lay the groundwork for accountability for perpetrators of human rights abuses.Canada has committed to resettling at least 40,000 vulnerable Afghan nationals to Canada, one of the largest commitments in the world, through special immigration programs. This includes a humanitarian immigration program which focuses on vulnerable Afghans, including women leaders, LGBTQ people, human rights defenders, journalists, and those who have helped Canadian journalists, members of religious and ethnic minorities, and family members of former Afghan interpreters. Thanks to these efforts, Canada has already welcomed more than 27,000 Afghans, including Hazaras and Afghan Sikh and Hindu to Canada.
AfghanistanAide au développement internationalGénocideHazaras
44e législature223Réponse du gouvernement déposée30 janvier 2023441-00932441-00932 (Affaires étrangères)GarnettGenuisSherwood Park—Fort SaskatchewanConservateurAB6 décembre 202230 janvier 202313 juin 2021Pétition à la Chambre des communes du CanadaNous soussignés, citoyens du Canada, attirons l’attention de la Chambre des communes du Canada sur ce qui suit :Attendu que, l’émir d’Afghanistan Abdur Rahman Khan, qui fut installé et subventionné par le gouvernement britannique, mena une campagne génocidaire contre les Hazaras de 1891 à 1893, exterminant la grande majorité des membres de ce groupe ethnique;Attendu que des dizaines de milliers de Hazaras furent chassés de leurs terres, tandis que d’autres furent contraints à se convertir (de chiite à sunnite), violés et réduits en esclavage de 1891 à 1893;Attendu que, en août 1998, des centaines, sinon des milliers de Hazaras – hommes, femmes, enfants et vieillards – ont été massacrés dans les villes de Mazar-e-Sharif et Bamiyan;Attendu que les Hazaras sont toujours en butte à une persécution systémique et ciblée dans l’Afghanistan d’après-2001, comme en témoignent le massacre de nouveaux-nés dans une maternité de Dasht-e-Barchi en mai 2020 ou les attaques ciblées à Behsud (dans la province de Maidan Wardak), Jibrail (Herat) et Jalalabad (Nangarhar) de janvier à mars 2021;Attendu que le Canada a dépensé 3,6 milliards de dollars en assistance à l’Afghanistan et a perdu 158 courageux militaires dans le combat contre les talibans;Attendu que l’Afghanistan demeure l’un des principaux bénéficiaires de l’aide internationale du Canada;Par conséquent, nous soussignés, prions le gouvernement du Canada de prendre les mesures suivantes :1. Reconnaître officiellement en tant que génocide le nettoyage ethnique perpétré contre les Hazaras en 1891-1893. 2. Désigner le 25 septembre à titre de Jour de commémoration du génocide hazara. 3. Appuyer le projet de loi C-287, qui permettra de garantir que toute l’aide au développement que le Canada envoie à l’Afghanistan contribue à la paix et à la sécurité de la région pour tous les peuples.
Response by the Minister of Foreign AffairsSigned by (Minister or Parliamentary Secretary): Rob OliphantRespect for human rights is fundamental to the development of more peaceful, inclusive, and prosperous societies. The promotion and protection of human rights is an integral part of Canada’s foreign policy, and Canada consistently advocates for the rights of ethnic minorities around the world, including in Afghanistan, in both bilateral and multilateral forums.Canada acknowledges that ethnic and religious groups in Afghanistan have suffered significantly from the past four decades of conflict. Canada closely monitors human rights abuses against ethnic and religious minorities in Afghanistan and has publicly condemned attacks against the Hazara, Sikh and Hindu communities in Afghanistan. The Minister of Foreign Affairs publicly denounced the tragic attack of April 19, 2022, against Hazara students in Kabul. Canada was also deeply troubled by the attack of September 30, 2022, at the Kaaj education center in Kabul. Attacks such as this are reprehensible, and serve as a grave reminder of the broader issues of persecution, discrimination, and targeted attacks that ethnic and religious minorities, in particular the Hazara, Sikh and Hinds communities, face in Afghanistan at the hands of armed groups.Canada also notes the historic and systematic discrimination and persecution of the Hazara, Sikh and Hindu population in Afghanistan, and recalls the tragic events of 1891-1893, as well as those of August 1998. Events such as these should never happen again.Canada has repeatedly expressed deep concern about the situation of ethnic and religious minorities in Afghanistan, and continues to call for the full inclusion of all Afghans into every aspect of society, regardless of ethnicity, religion, or gender. Canada, alongside its international allies, continues to call for adherence to obligations under international human rights law, including the rights of women, girls, and minority groups, and that international humanitarian law is upheld in all circumstances.Canada has also consistently called on the de facto Taliban authorities to respect Afghanistan’s international commitments, including forming an inclusive and representative government and protecting the fundamental rights of all Afghans. Canada reiterates that ethnic and religious groups must be represented at all levels of Afghan government and society in order to help address the underlying problems facing the country, the root causes of discrimination and the enduring legacy left by decades of conflict. Canada has no intention of recognizing the Taliban as the government of Afghanistan.So far, in 2022, Canada has allocated over $143 million in humanitarian assistance to respond to the needs of vulnerable populations in Afghanistan and neighbouring countries. Canada is supporting a multi-sectoral humanitarian response across Afghanistan, including a particular emphasis on the provision of life-saving food and nutrition assistance. For example, with Canadian support, humanitarian partners provided food and livelihoods support to 21.7 million people in need and acute malnutrition support to 5.2 million children and pregnant and lactating women between January and September 2022.Canada will continue to work closely with trusted Afghan partners on the ground and international partners to bring attention to the persecution of ethnic and religious minorities in Afghanistan and to advocate for the meaningful inclusion of marginalized groups, including the Hazara, Sikh and Hindu, in every sphere of the Afghan society, as their participation is crucial to ensuring a sustainable peace.The promotion and protection of human rights lies at the heart of Canada’s engagement in Afghanistan. Over the last two decades, Canada’s development and security support in Afghanistan has helped promote diversity and improve the safety of ethnic minority groups. Canada was vocal in championing a strong human rights mandate for the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) during UNAMA’s last mandate renewal, and welcomed the appointment of Richard Bennett as the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in Afghanistan on April 1, 2022. Canada is also exploring ways to continue its support for Afghan human rights defenders. Through engagement with like-minded countries, international organizations, and civil society organizations, the Government of Canada has been able to access unbiased and verified accounts of human rights abuses in Afghanistan. Such information is essential to inform the international community’s analysis, advocacy and engagement with the Taliban, and to lay the groundwork for accountability for perpetrators of human rights abuses.Canada has committed to resettling at least 40,000 vulnerable Afghan nationals to Canada, one of the largest commitments in the world, through special immigration programs. This includes a humanitarian immigration program which focuses on vulnerable Afghans, including women leaders, LGBTQ people, human rights defenders, journalists, and those who have helped Canadian journalists, members of religious and ethnic minorities, and family members of former Afghan interpreters. Thanks to these efforts, Canada has already welcomed more than 27,000 Afghans, including Hazaras and Afghan Sikh and Hindu to Canada.
AfghanistanAide au développement internationalGénocideHazaras
44e législature223Réponse du gouvernement déposée30 janvier 2023441-00896441-00896 (Affaires étrangères)GarnettGenuisSherwood Park—Fort SaskatchewanConservateurAB30 novembre 202230 janvier 202313 juin 2021Pétition à la Chambre des communes du CanadaNous soussignés, citoyens du Canada, attirons l’attention de la Chambre des communes du Canada sur ce qui suit :Attendu que, l’émir d’Afghanistan Abdur Rahman Khan, qui fut installé et subventionné par le gouvernement britannique, mena une campagne génocidaire contre les Hazaras de 1891 à 1893, exterminant la grande majorité des membres de ce groupe ethnique;Attendu que des dizaines de milliers de Hazaras furent chassés de leurs terres, tandis que d’autres furent contraints à se convertir (de chiite à sunnite), violés et réduits en esclavage de 1891 à 1893;Attendu que, en août 1998, des centaines, sinon des milliers de Hazaras – hommes, femmes, enfants et vieillards – ont été massacrés dans les villes de Mazar-e-Sharif et Bamiyan;Attendu que les Hazaras sont toujours en butte à une persécution systémique et ciblée dans l’Afghanistan d’après-2001, comme en témoignent le massacre de nouveaux-nés dans une maternité de Dasht-e-Barchi en mai 2020 ou les attaques ciblées à Behsud (dans la province de Maidan Wardak), Jibrail (Herat) et Jalalabad (Nangarhar) de janvier à mars 2021;Attendu que le Canada a dépensé 3,6 milliards de dollars en assistance à l’Afghanistan et a perdu 158 courageux militaires dans le combat contre les talibans;Attendu que l’Afghanistan demeure l’un des principaux bénéficiaires de l’aide internationale du Canada;Par conséquent, nous soussignés, prions le gouvernement du Canada de prendre les mesures suivantes :1. Reconnaître officiellement en tant que génocide le nettoyage ethnique perpétré contre les Hazaras en 1891-1893. 2. Désigner le 25 septembre à titre de Jour de commémoration du génocide hazara. 3. Appuyer le projet de loi C-287, qui permettra de garantir que toute l’aide au développement que le Canada envoie à l’Afghanistan contribue à la paix et à la sécurité de la région pour tous les peuples.
Response by the Minister of Foreign AffairsSigned by (Minister or Parliamentary Secretary): Rob OliphantRespect for human rights is fundamental to the development of more peaceful, inclusive, and prosperous societies. The promotion and protection of human rights is an integral part of Canada’s foreign policy, and Canada consistently advocates for the rights of ethnic minorities around the world, including in Afghanistan, in both bilateral and multilateral forums.Canada acknowledges that ethnic and religious groups in Afghanistan have suffered significantly from the past four decades of conflict. Canada closely monitors human rights abuses against ethnic and religious minorities in Afghanistan and has publicly condemned attacks against the Hazara, Sikh and Hindu communities in Afghanistan. The Minister of Foreign Affairs publicly denounced the tragic attack of April 19, 2022, against Hazara students in Kabul. Canada was also deeply troubled by the attack of September 30, 2022, at the Kaaj education center in Kabul. Attacks such as this are reprehensible, and serve as a grave reminder of the broader issues of persecution, discrimination, and targeted attacks that ethnic and religious minorities, in particular the Hazara, Sikh and Hinds communities, face in Afghanistan at the hands of armed groups.Canada also notes the historic and systematic discrimination and persecution of the Hazara, Sikh and Hindu population in Afghanistan, and recalls the tragic events of 1891-1893, as well as those of August 1998. Events such as these should never happen again.Canada has repeatedly expressed deep concern about the situation of ethnic and religious minorities in Afghanistan, and continues to call for the full inclusion of all Afghans into every aspect of society, regardless of ethnicity, religion, or gender. Canada, alongside its international allies, continues to call for adherence to obligations under international human rights law, including the rights of women, girls, and minority groups, and that international humanitarian law is upheld in all circumstances.Canada has also consistently called on the de facto Taliban authorities to respect Afghanistan’s international commitments, including forming an inclusive and representative government and protecting the fundamental rights of all Afghans. Canada reiterates that ethnic and religious groups must be represented at all levels of Afghan government and society in order to help address the underlying problems facing the country, the root causes of discrimination and the enduring legacy left by decades of conflict. Canada has no intention of recognizing the Taliban as the government of Afghanistan.So far, in 2022, Canada has allocated over $143 million in humanitarian assistance to respond to the needs of vulnerable populations in Afghanistan and neighbouring countries. Canada is supporting a multi-sectoral humanitarian response across Afghanistan, including a particular emphasis on the provision of life-saving food and nutrition assistance. For example, with Canadian support, humanitarian partners provided food and livelihoods support to 21.7 million people in need and acute malnutrition support to 5.2 million children and pregnant and lactating women between January and September 2022.Canada will continue to work closely with trusted Afghan partners on the ground and international partners to bring attention to the persecution of ethnic and religious minorities in Afghanistan and to advocate for the meaningful inclusion of marginalized groups, including the Hazara, Sikh and Hindu, in every sphere of the Afghan society, as their participation is crucial to ensuring a sustainable peace.The promotion and protection of human rights lies at the heart of Canada’s engagement in Afghanistan. Over the last two decades, Canada’s development and security support in Afghanistan has helped promote diversity and improve the safety of ethnic minority groups. Canada was vocal in championing a strong human rights mandate for the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) during UNAMA’s last mandate renewal, and welcomed the appointment of Richard Bennett as the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in Afghanistan on April 1, 2022. Canada is also exploring ways to continue its support for Afghan human rights defenders. Through engagement with like-minded countries, international organizations, and civil society organizations, the Government of Canada has been able to access unbiased and verified accounts of human rights abuses in Afghanistan. Such information is essential to inform the international community’s analysis, advocacy and engagement with the Taliban, and to lay the groundwork for accountability for perpetrators of human rights abuses.Canada has committed to resettling at least 40,000 vulnerable Afghan nationals to Canada, one of the largest commitments in the world, through special immigration programs. This includes a humanitarian immigration program which focuses on vulnerable Afghans, including women leaders, LGBTQ people, human rights defenders, journalists, and those who have helped Canadian journalists, members of religious and ethnic minorities, and family members of former Afghan interpreters. Thanks to these efforts, Canada has already welcomed more than 27,000 Afghans, including Hazaras and Afghan Sikh and Hindu to Canada.
AfghanistanAide au développement internationalGénocideHazaras
44e législature223Réponse du gouvernement déposée7 décembre 2022441-00796441-00796 (Affaires étrangères)GarnettGenuisSherwood Park—Fort SaskatchewanConservateurAB24 octobre 20227 décembre 202213 juin 2021Pétition à la Chambre des communes du CanadaNous soussignés, citoyens du Canada, attirons l’attention de la Chambre des communes du Canada sur ce qui suit :Attendu que, l’émir d’Afghanistan Abdur Rahman Khan, qui fut installé et subventionné par le gouvernement britannique, mena une campagne génocidaire contre les Hazaras de 1891 à 1893, exterminant la grande majorité des membres de ce groupe ethnique;Attendu que des dizaines de milliers de Hazaras furent chassés de leurs terres, tandis que d’autres furent contraints à se convertir (de chiite à sunnite), violés et réduits en esclavage de 1891 à 1893;Attendu que, en août 1998, des centaines, sinon des milliers de Hazaras – hommes, femmes, enfants et vieillards – ont été massacrés dans les villes de Mazar-e-Sharif et Bamiyan;Attendu que les Hazaras sont toujours en butte à une persécution systémique et ciblée dans l’Afghanistan d’après-2001, comme en témoignent le massacre de nouveaux-nés dans une maternité de Dasht-e-Barchi en mai 2020 ou les attaques ciblées à Behsud (dans la province de Maidan Wardak), Jibrail (Herat) et Jalalabad (Nangarhar) de janvier à mars 2021;Attendu que le Canada a dépensé 3,6 milliards de dollars en assistance à l’Afghanistan et a perdu 158 courageux militaires dans le combat contre les talibans;Attendu que l’Afghanistan demeure l’un des principaux bénéficiaires de l’aide internationale du Canada;Par conséquent, nous soussignés, prions le gouvernement du Canada de prendre les mesures suivantes :1. Reconnaître officiellement en tant que génocide le nettoyage ethnique perpétré contre les Hazaras en 1891-1893. 2. Désigner le 25 septembre à titre de Jour de commémoration du génocide hazara. 3. Appuyer le projet de loi C-287, qui permettra de garantir que toute l’aide au développement que le Canada envoie à l’Afghanistan contribue à la paix et à la sécurité de la région pour tous les peuples.
Response by the Minister of Foreign AffairsSigned by (Minister or Parliamentary Secretary): Rob OliphantRespect for human rights is fundamental to the development of more peaceful, inclusive, and prosperous societies. The promotion and protection of human rights is an integral part of Canada’s foreign policy, and Canada consistently advocates for the rights of ethnic minorities around the world, including in Afghanistan, in both bilateral and multilateral forums.Canada acknowledges that ethnic and religious groups in Afghanistan have suffered significantly from the past four decades of conflict. Canada closely monitors human rights abuses against ethnic and religious minorities in Afghanistan and has publicly condemned attacks against the Hazara, Sikh and Hindu communities in Afghanistan. The Minister of Foreign Affairs publicly denounced the tragic attack of April 19, 2022, against Hazara students in Kabul. Canada was also deeply troubled by the attack of September 30, 2022, at the Kaaj education center in Kabul. Attacks such as this are reprehensible, and serve as a grave reminder of the broader issues of persecution, discrimination, and targeted attacks that ethnic and religious minorities, in particular the Hazara, Sikh and Hinds communities, face in Afghanistan at the hands of armed groups.Canada also notes the historic and systematic discrimination and persecution of the Hazara, Sikh and Hindu population in Afghanistan, and recalls the tragic events of 1891-1893, as well as those of August 1998. Events such as these should never happen again. The determination of whether a situation constitutes genocide must however be done by a competent international or national court or tribunal, bearing in mind that the legal definition of genocide is precise and complex, as outlined in international treaties such as the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide and the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, to which Canada is a party.Canada has repeatedly expressed deep concern about the situation of ethnic and religious minorities in Afghanistan, and continues to call for the full inclusion of all Afghans into every aspect of society, regardless of ethnicity, religion, or gender. Canada, alongside its international allies, continues to call for adherence to obligations under international human rights law, including the rights of women, girls, and minority groups, and that international humanitarian law is upheld in all circumstances.Canada has also consistently called on the de facto Taliban authorities to respect Afghanistan’s international commitments, including forming an inclusive and representative government and protecting the fundamental rights of all Afghans. Canada reiterates that ethnic and religious groups must be represented at all levels of Afghan government and society in order to help address the underlying problems facing the country, the root causes of discrimination and the enduring legacy left by decades of conflict. Canada has no intention of recognizing the Taliban as the government of Afghanistan.So far, in 2022, Canada has allocated over $143 million in humanitarian assistance to respond to the needs of vulnerable populations in Afghanistan and neighbouring countries. Canada is supporting a multi-sectoral humanitarian response across Afghanistan, including a particular emphasis on the provision of life-saving food and nutrition assistance. For example, with Canadian support, humanitarian partners provided food and livelihoods support to 21.7 million people in need and acute malnutrition support to 5.2 million children and pregnant and lactating women between January and September 2022.Canada will continue to work closely with trusted Afghan partners on the ground and international partners to bring attention to the persecution of ethnic and religious minorities in Afghanistan and to advocate for the meaningful inclusion of marginalized groups, including the Hazara, Sikh and Hindu, in every sphere of the Afghan society, as their participation is crucial to ensuring a sustainable peace.The promotion and protection of human rights lies at the heart of Canada’s engagement in Afghanistan. Over the last two decades, Canada’s development and security support in Afghanistan has helped promote diversity and improve the safety of ethnic minority groups. Canada was vocal in championing a strong human rights mandate for the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) during UNAMA’s last mandate renewal, and welcomed the appointment of Richard Bennett as the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in Afghanistan on April 1, 2022. Canada is also exploring ways to continue its support for Afghan human rights defenders. Through engagement with like-minded countries, international organizations, and civil society organizations, the Government of Canada has been able to access unbiased and verified accounts of human rights abuses in Afghanistan. Such information is essential to inform the international community’s analysis, advocacy and engagement with the Taliban, and to lay the groundwork for accountability for perpetrators of human rights abuses.Canada has committed to resettling at least 40,000 vulnerable Afghan nationals to Canada, one of the largest commitments in the world, through special immigration programs. This includes a humanitarian immigration program which focuses on vulnerable Afghans, including women leaders, LGBTQ people, human rights defenders, journalists, and those who have helped Canadian journalists, members of religious and ethnic minorities, and family members of former Afghan interpreters. Thanks to these efforts, Canada has already welcomed more than 25,200 Afghans, including Hazaras and Afghan Sikh and Hindu to Canada.
AfghanistanAide au développement internationalGénocideHazaras
44e législature223Réponse du gouvernement déposée17 août 2022441-00604441-00604 (Affaires étrangères)GarnettGenuisSherwood Park—Fort SaskatchewanConservateurAB16 juin 202217 août 202213 juin 2021Pétition à la Chambre des communes du CanadaNous soussignés, citoyens du Canada, attirons l’attention de la Chambre des communes du Canada sur ce qui suit :Attendu que, l’émir d’Afghanistan Abdur Rahman Khan, qui fut installé et subventionné par le gouvernement britannique, mena une campagne génocidaire contre les Hazaras de 1891 à 1893, exterminant la grande majorité des membres de ce groupe ethnique;Attendu que des dizaines de milliers de Hazaras furent chassés de leurs terres, tandis que d’autres furent contraints à se convertir (de chiite à sunnite), violés et réduits en esclavage de 1891 à 1893;Attendu que, en août 1998, des centaines, sinon des milliers de Hazaras – hommes, femmes, enfants et vieillards – ont été massacrés dans les villes de Mazar-e-Sharif et Bamiyan;Attendu que les Hazaras sont toujours en butte à une persécution systémique et ciblée dans l’Afghanistan d’après-2001, comme en témoignent le massacre de nouveaux-nés dans une maternité de Dasht-e-Barchi en mai 2020 ou les attaques ciblées à Behsud (dans la province de Maidan Wardak), Jibrail (Herat) et Jalalabad (Nangarhar) de janvier à mars 2021;Attendu que le Canada a dépensé 3,6 milliards de dollars en assistance à l’Afghanistan et a perdu 158 courageux militaires dans le combat contre les talibans;Attendu que l’Afghanistan demeure l’un des principaux bénéficiaires de l’aide internationale du Canada;Par conséquent, nous soussignés, prions le gouvernement du Canada de prendre les mesures suivantes :1. Reconnaître officiellement en tant que génocide le nettoyage ethnique perpétré contre les Hazaras en 1891-1893. 2. Désigner le 25 septembre à titre de Jour de commémoration du génocide hazara. 3. Appuyer le projet de loi C-287, qui permettra de garantir que toute l’aide au développement que le Canada envoie à l’Afghanistan contribue à la paix et à la sécurité de la région pour tous les peuples.
Response by the Minister of Foreign AffairsSigned by (Minister or Parliamentary Secretary): Rob OliphantRespect for human rights is fundamental to the development of more peaceful, inclusive, and prosperous societies. The promotion and protection of human rights is an integral part of Canada’s foreign policy, and Canada consistently advocates for the rights of ethnic minorities around the world, including in Afghanistan, in both bilateral and multilateral forums.Canada acknowledges that ethnic and religious groups in Afghanistan have suffered significantly from the past four decades of conflict. Canada closely monitors human rights abuses against ethnic and religious minorities in Afghanistan and has publicly condemned attacks against the Hazara community in Afghanistan. The Minister of Foreign Affairs publicly denounced the tragic attack of April 19, 2022, against Hazara students in Kabul. Attacks such as this are a visible demonstration of the broader issues of persecution, discrimination, forced conversions and targeted attacks that ethnic and religious minorities face in Afghanistan at the hands of armed groups.Canada also notes the historic and systematic discrimination and prosecution of the Hazara population in Afghanistan, and recalls the tragic events of 1891-1893, as well as those of August 1998. Events such as these should never happen again. The determination of whether a situation constitutes genocide must however be done by a competent international or national court or tribunal, bearing in mind that the legal definition of genocide is precise and complex, as outlined in international treaties such as the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide and the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, to which Canada is a party.Canada has repeatedly shared its concerns on the situation of ethnic and religious minorities in Afghanistan, and continues to call for the full inclusion of all Afghans into every aspect of society, regardless of ethnicity, religion, or gender. Canada, alongside its international allies, continues to call for adherence to obligations under international human rights law, including the rights of women, girls, and minority groups, and that international humanitarian law is upheld in all circumstances.Canada recognizes that Afghanistan is at a pivotal moment, and is closely monitoring developments on the ground. One of Canada’s foreign policy priorities is to ensure the respect for Afghanistan’s international obligations, including forming an inclusive and representative government and protecting the fundamental rights of all Afghans. Canada reiterates that all ethnic and religious groups must be represented at all levels of Afghan government and society in order to help address the underlying problems facing the country, the root causes of discrimination and the enduring legacy left by decades of conflict. Canada has no intention of recognizing the Taliban as the government of Afghanistan.So far, in 2022, Canada has allocated over $143 million in humanitarian assistance to respond to the needs of vulnerable populations in Afghanistan and neighbouring countries. Canada is supporting a multi-sectoral humanitarian response across Afghanistan, including a particular emphasis on the provision of life-saving food and nutrition assistance. For example, with Canadian support, humanitarian partners provided food assistance to 8.9 million people and treatment for acute malnutrition to over 230,000 children under the age of five inside Afghanistan in the last four months of 2021.Canada will continue to work closely with trusted Afghan partners on the ground and international partners to bring attention to the persecution of ethnic minorities in Afghanistan and to advocate for the meaningful inclusion of marginalized groups, including the Hazara, as their participation is crucial to ensuring a sustainable peace.The promotion and protection of human rights lies at the heart of Canada’s engagement in Afghanistan and Canada’s development and security support in Afghanistan has helped promote diversity and improve the safety of ethnic minority groups over the past two decades. Canada is exploring ways to continue its support for Afghan human rights defenders and remote monitoring activities of the human rights situation by human rights bodies from outside of Afghanistan. Going forward, receiving unbiased and verified accounts of human rights atrocities will be crucial for the international community’s decision-making around its future engagement with the Taliban.Canada has committed to resettling at least 40, 000 vulnerable Afghan nationals to Canada through the special immigration program, for Afghan citizens who have had an enduring or significant relationship with the Government of Canada, and the humanitarian program which focuses on vulnerable Afghans, including women leaders, LGBTQ people, human rights defenders, journalists, and those who have helped Canadian journalists, members of religious and ethnic minorities, and family members of former Afghan interpreters. These programs have already brought over 16,000 Afghans, including some Hazaras, to Canada and teams across the world continue working to bring many more Afghans to safety.
AfghanistanAide au développement internationalGénocideHazaras
44e législature223Réponse du gouvernement déposée17 juin 2022441-00436441-00436 (Affaires étrangères)GarnettGenuisSherwood Park—Fort SaskatchewanConservateurAB10 mai 202217 juin 202213 juin 2021Pétition à la Chambre des communes du CanadaNous soussignés, citoyens du Canada, attirons l’attention de la Chambre des communes du Canada sur ce qui suit :Attendu que, l’émir d’Afghanistan Abdur Rahman Khan, qui fut installé et subventionné par le gouvernement britannique, mena une campagne génocidaire contre les Hazaras de 1891 à 1893, exterminant la grande majorité des membres de ce groupe ethnique;Attendu que des dizaines de milliers de Hazaras furent chassés de leurs terres, tandis que d’autres furent contraints à se convertir (de chiite à sunnite), violés et réduits en esclavage de 1891 à 1893;Attendu que, en août 1998, des centaines, sinon des milliers de Hazaras – hommes, femmes, enfants et vieillards – ont été massacrés dans les villes de Mazar-e-Sharif et Bamiyan;Attendu que les Hazaras sont toujours en butte à une persécution systémique et ciblée dans l’Afghanistan d’après-2001, comme en témoignent le massacre de nouveaux-nés dans une maternité de Dasht-e-Barchi en mai 2020 ou les attaques ciblées à Behsud (dans la province de Maidan Wardak), Jibrail (Herat) et Jalalabad (Nangarhar) de janvier à mars 2021;Attendu que le Canada a dépensé 3,6 milliards de dollars en assistance à l’Afghanistan et a perdu 158 courageux militaires dans le combat contre les talibans;Attendu que l’Afghanistan demeure l’un des principaux bénéficiaires de l’aide internationale du Canada;Par conséquent, nous soussignés, prions le gouvernement du Canada de prendre les mesures suivantes :1. Reconnaître officiellement en tant que génocide le nettoyage ethnique perpétré contre les Hazaras en 1891-1893. 2. Désigner le 25 septembre à titre de Jour de commémoration du génocide hazara. 3. Appuyer le projet de loi C-287, qui permettra de garantir que toute l’aide au développement que le Canada envoie à l’Afghanistan contribue à la paix et à la sécurité de la région pour tous les peuples.
Response by the Minister of Foreign AffairsSigned by (Minister or Parliamentary Secretary): Rob OliphantRespect for human rights is fundamental to the development of more peaceful, inclusive, and prosperous societies. The promotion and protection of human rights is an integral part of Canada’s foreign policy, and Canada consistently advocates for the rights of ethnic minorities around the world, including in Afghanistan, in both bilateral and multilateral forums.Canada acknowledges that ethnic and religious groups in Afghanistan have suffered significantly from the past four decades of conflict. Canada closely monitors human rights abuses against ethnic and religious minorities in Afghanistan and has publicly condemned attacks against the Hazara community in Afghanistan. The Minister of Foreign Affairs publicly denounced the tragic attack of April 19, 2022, against Hazara students in Kabul. Attacks such as this are a visible demonstration of the broader issues of persecution, discrimination, forced conversions and targeted attacks that ethnic and religious minorities face in Afghanistan at the hands of armed groups.Canada also notes the historic and systematic discrimination and prosecution of the Hazara population in Afghanistan, and recalls the tragic events of 1891-1893, as well as those of August 1998. Events such as these should never happen again. The determination of whether a situation constitutes genocide must however be done by a competent international or national court or tribunal, bearing in mind that the legal definition of genocide is precise and complex, as outlined in international treaties such as the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide and the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, to which Canada is a party.Canada has repeatedly shared its concerns on the situation of ethnic and religious minorities in Afghanistan, and continues to call for the full inclusion of all Afghans into every aspect of society, regardless of ethnicity, religion, or gender. Canada, alongside its international allies, continues to call for adherence to obligations under international human rights law, including the rights of women, girls, and minority groups, and that international humanitarian law is upheld in all circumstances.Canada recognizes that Afghanistan is at a pivotal moment, and is closely monitoring developments on the ground. One of Canada’s foreign policy priorities is to ensure the respect for Afghanistan’s international obligations, including forming an inclusive and representative government and protecting the fundamental rights of all Afghans. Canada reiterates that all ethnic and religious groups must be represented at all levels of Afghan government and society in order to help address the underlying problems facing the country, the root causes of discrimination and the enduring legacy left by decades of conflict. Canada has no intention of recognizing the Taliban as the government of Afghanistan.So far, in 2022, Canada has allocated over $143 million in humanitarian assistance to respond to the needs of vulnerable populations in Afghanistan and neighbouring countries. Canada is supporting a multi-sectoral humanitarian response across Afghanistan, including a particular emphasis on the provision of life-saving food and nutrition assistance. For example, with Canadian support, humanitarian partners provided food assistance to 8.9 million people and treatment for acute malnutrition to over 230,000 children under the age of five inside Afghanistan in the last four months of 2021.Canada will continue to work closely with trusted Afghan partners on the ground and international partners to bring attention to the persecution of ethnic minorities in Afghanistan and to advocate for the meaningful inclusion of marginalized groups, including the Hazara, as their participation is crucial to ensuring a sustainable peace.The promotion and protection of human rights lies at the heart of Canada’s engagement in Afghanistan and Canada’s development and security support in Afghanistan has helped promote diversity and improve the safety of ethnic minority groups over the past two decades. Canada is exploring ways to continue its support for Afghan human rights defenders and remote monitoring activities of the human rights situation by human rights bodies from outside of Afghanistan. Going forward, receiving unbiased and verified accounts of human rights atrocities will be crucial for the international community’s decision-making around its future engagement with the Taliban.Canada has committed to resettling at least 40, 000 vulnerable Afghan nationals to Canada through the special immigration program, for Afghan citizens who have had an enduring or significant relationship with the Government of Canada, and the humanitarian program which focuses on vulnerable Afghans, including women leaders, LGBTQ people, human rights defenders, journalists, and those who have helped Canadian journalists, members of religious and ethnic minorities, and family members of former Afghan interpreters. These programs have already brought over 14,000 Afghans, including some Hazaras, to Canada and teams across the world continue working to bring many more Afghans to safety.
AfghanistanAide au développement internationalGénocideHazaras
44e législature223Réponse du gouvernement déposée20 mai 2022441-00370441-00370 (Affaires étrangères)GarnettGenuisSherwood Park—Fort SaskatchewanConservateurAB6 avril 202220 mai 202211 juin 2021Pétition à la Chambre des communes du CanadaNous soussignés, citoyens du Canada, attirons l’attention de la Chambre des communes du Canada sur ce qui suit :Attendu que, l’émir d’Afghanistan Abdur Rahman Khan, qui fut installé et subventionné par le gouvernement britannique, mena une campagne génocidaire contre les Hazaras de 1891 à 1893, exterminant la grande majorité des membres de ce groupe ethnique;Attendu que des dizaines de milliers de Hazaras furent chassés de leurs terres, tandis que d’autres furent contraints à se convertir (de chiite à sunnite), violés et réduits en esclavage de 1891 à 1893;Attendu que, en août 1998, des centaines, sinon des milliers de Hazaras – hommes, femmes, enfants et vieillards – ont été massacrés dans les villes de Mazar-e-Sharif et Bamiyan;Attendu que les Hazaras sont toujours en butte à une persécution systémique et ciblée dans l’Afghanistan d’après-2001, comme en témoignent le massacre de nouveaux-nés dans une maternité de Dasht-e-Barchi en mai 2020 ou les attaques ciblées à Behsud (dans la province de Maidan Wardak), Jibrail (Herat) et Jalalabad (Nangarhar) de janvier à mars 2021;Attendu que le Canada a dépensé 3,6 milliards de dollars en assistance à l’Afghanistan et a perdu 158 courageux militaires dans le combat contre les talibans;Attendu que l’Afghanistan demeure l’un des principaux bénéficiaires de l’aide internationale du Canada;Par conséquent, nous soussignés, prions le gouvernement du Canada de prendre les mesures suivantes :1. Reconnaître officiellement en tant que génocide le nettoyage ethnique perpétré contre les Hazaras en 1891-1893. 2. Désigner le 25 septembre à titre de Jour de commémoration du génocide hazara. 3. Appuyer le projet de loi C-287, qui permettra de garantir que toute l’aide au développement que le Canada envoie à l’Afghanistan contribue à la paix et à la sécurité de la région pour tous les peuples.
Response by the Minister of Foreign AffairsSigned by (Minister or Parliamentary Secretary): Rob OliphantRespect for human rights is fundamental to the development of more peaceful, inclusive, and prosperous societies. The promotion and protection of human rights is an integral part of Canada’s foreign policy, and Canada consistently advocates for the rights of ethnic minorities around the world, including in Afghanistan, in both bilateral and multilateral forums.Canada acknowledges that ethnic and religious groups in Afghanistan have suffered significantly from the past four decades of conflict. Canada closely monitors human rights abuses against ethnic and religious minorities in Afghanistan and has publicly condemned attacks against the Hazara community in Afghanistan. Canada denounced the tragic attack on May 8, 2021, against a girls’ high school in Kabul, which claimed the lives of 85 people, mostly young Hazara girls. Attacks such as this are a visible demonstration of the broader issues of persecution, discrimination, forced conversions and targeted attacks that ethnic and religious minorities face in Afghanistan at the hands of armed groups.Canada also notes the historic and systematic discrimination and prosecution of the Hazara population in Afghanistan, and recalls the tragic events of 1891-1893, as well as those of August 1998. Events such as these should never happen again. The determination of whether a situation constitutes genocide must however be done by a competent international or national court or tribunal, bearing in mind that the legal definition of genocide is precise and complex, as outlined in international treaties such as the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide and the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, to which Canada is a party.Canada has repeatedly shared its concerns on the situation of ethnic and religious minorities in Afghanistan, and continues to call for the full inclusion of all Afghans into every aspect of society, regardless of ethnicity, religion, or gender. Canada, alongside its international allies, continues to call for adherence to obligations under international human rights law, including the rights of women, girls, and minority groups, and that international humanitarian law is upheld in all circumstances.Canada recognizes that Afghanistan is at a pivotal moment, and is closely monitoring developments on the ground. One of Canada’s foreign policy priorities is to ensure the respect for Afghanistan’s international obligations, including forming an inclusive and representative government and protecting the fundamental rights of all Afghans. Canada reiterates that all ethnic and religious groups must be represented at all levels of Afghan government and society in order to help address the underlying problems facing the country, the root causes of discrimination and the enduring legacy left by decades of conflict. Canada has no intention of recognizing the Taliban as the government of Afghanistan.Since August 2021, Canada has allocated $106 million in humanitarian assistance to respond to the needs of vulnerable populations in Afghanistan and neighbouring countries. This includes $56 million announced on December 21, 2021. Canada is supporting a multi-sectoral humanitarian response across Afghanistan, including a particular emphasis on the provision of life-saving food and nutrition assistance.Canada continues to respond through experienced humanitarian partners, such as United Nations agencies both inside Afghanistan and in neighbouring countries to address the needs of the most vulnerable. For example, with Canadian support, humanitarian partners provided 8.9 million people with food assistance and treatment for acute malnutrition to over 230,000 children under the age of five inside Afghanistan in the last four months of 2021.Canada will continue to work closely with trusted Afghan partners on the ground and international partners to bring attention to the persecution of ethnic minorities in Afghanistan and to advocate for the meaningful inclusion of marginalized groups, including the Hazara, as their participation is crucial to ensuring a sustainable peace.The promotion and protection of human rights lies at the heart of Canada’s engagement in Afghanistan and Canada’s development and security support in Afghanistan has helped promote diversity and improve the safety of ethnic minority groups over the past two decades. Canada is exploring ways to continue its support for Afghan human rights defenders and remote monitoring activities of the human rights situation by human rights bodies from outside of Afghanistan. Going forward, receiving unbiased and verified accounts of human rights atrocities will be crucial for the international community’s decision-making around its future engagement with the Taliban.On August 13, 2021, Canada announced a special humanitarian program to focus on particularly vulnerable Afghan nationals, including religious and ethnic minorities. Canada’s special immigration program has already brought thousands of Afghans, including Hazaras, to Canada, and teams across the world continue working to bring many more Afghans to safety.
AfghanistanAide au développement internationalGénocideHazaras
44e législature223Réponse du gouvernement déposée12 mai 2022441-00300441-00300 (Affaires étrangères)GarnettGenuisSherwood Park—Fort SaskatchewanConservateurAB29 mars 202212 mai 202213 juin 2021Pétition à la Chambre des communes du CanadaNous soussignés, citoyens du Canada, attirons l’attention de la Chambre des communes du Canada sur ce qui suit :Attendu que, l’émir d’Afghanistan Abdur Rahman Khan, qui fut installé et subventionné par le gouvernement britannique, mena une campagne génocidaire contre les Hazaras de 1891 à 1893, exterminant la grande majorité des membres de ce groupe ethnique;Attendu que des dizaines de milliers de Hazaras furent chassés de leurs terres, tandis que d’autres furent contraints à se convertir (de chiite à sunnite), violés et réduits en esclavage de 1891 à 1893;Attendu que, en août 1998, des centaines, sinon des milliers de Hazaras – hommes, femmes, enfants et vieillards – ont été massacrés dans les villes de Mazar-e-Sharif et Bamiyan;Attendu que les Hazaras sont toujours en butte à une persécution systémique et ciblée dans l’Afghanistan d’après-2001, comme en témoignent le massacre de nouveaux-nés dans une maternité de Dasht-e-Barchi en mai 2020 ou les attaques ciblées à Behsud (dans la province de Maidan Wardak), Jibrail (Herat) et Jalalabad (Nangarhar) de janvier à mars 2021;Attendu que le Canada a dépensé 3,6 milliards de dollars en assistance à l’Afghanistan et a perdu 158 courageux militaires dans le combat contre les talibans;Attendu que l’Afghanistan demeure l’un des principaux bénéficiaires de l’aide internationale du Canada;Par conséquent, nous soussignés, prions le gouvernement du Canada de prendre les mesures suivantes :1. Reconnaître officiellement en tant que génocide le nettoyage ethnique perpétré contre les Hazaras en 1891-1893. 2. Désigner le 25 septembre à titre de Jour de commémoration du génocide hazara. 3. Appuyer le projet de loi C-287, qui permettra de garantir que toute l’aide au développement que le Canada envoie à l’Afghanistan contribue à la paix et à la sécurité de la région pour tous les peuples.
Response by the Minister of Foreign AffairsSigned by (Minister or Parliamentary Secretary): Rob OliphantRespect for human rights is fundamental to the development of more peaceful, inclusive, and prosperous societies. The promotion and protection of human rights is an integral part of Canada’s foreign policy, and Canada consistently advocates for the rights of ethnic minorities around the world, including in Afghanistan, in both bilateral and multilateral forums.Canada acknowledges that ethnic and religious groups in Afghanistan have suffered significantly from the past four decades of conflict. Canada closely monitors human rights abuses against ethnic and religious minorities in Afghanistan and has publicly condemned attacks against the Hazara community in Afghanistan. Canada denounced the tragic attack on May 8, 2021, against a girls’ high school in Kabul, which claimed the lives of 85 people, mostly young Hazara girls. Attacks such as this are a visible demonstration of the broader issues of persecution, discrimination, forced conversions and targeted attacks that ethnic and religious minorities face in Afghanistan at the hands of armed groups.Canada also notes the historic and systematic discrimination and prosecution of the Hazara population in Afghanistan, and recalls the tragic events of 1891-1893, as well as those of August 1998. Events such as these should never happen again. The determination of whether a situation constitutes genocide must however be done by a competent international or national court or tribunal, bearing in mind that the legal definition of genocide is precise and complex, as outlined in international treaties such as the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide and the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, to which Canada is a party.Canada has repeatedly shared its concerns on the situation of ethnic and religious minorities in Afghanistan, and continues to call for the full inclusion of all Afghans into every aspect of society, regardless of ethnicity, religion, or gender. Canada, alongside its international allies, continues to call for adherence to obligations under international human rights law, including the rights of women, girls, and minority groups, and that international humanitarian law is upheld in all circumstances.Canada recognizes that Afghanistan is at a pivotal moment, and is closely monitoring developments on the ground. One of Canada’s foreign policy priorities is to ensure the respect for Afghanistan’s international obligations, including forming an inclusive and representative government and protecting the fundamental rights of all Afghans. Canada reiterates that all ethnic and religious groups must be represented at all levels of Afghan government and society in order to help address the underlying problems facing the country, the root causes of discrimination and the enduring legacy left by decades of conflict. Canada has no intention of recognizing the Taliban as the government of Afghanistan.Since August 2021, Canada has allocated $106 million in humanitarian assistance to respond to the needs of vulnerable populations in Afghanistan and neighbouring countries. This includes $56 million announced on December 21, 2021. Canada is supporting a multi-sectoral humanitarian response across Afghanistan, including a particular emphasis on the provision of life-saving food and nutrition assistance.Canada continues to respond through experienced humanitarian partners, such as United Nations agencies both inside Afghanistan and in neighbouring countries to address the needs of the most vulnerable. For example, with Canadian support, humanitarian partners provided 8.9 million people with food assistance and treatment for acute malnutrition to over 230,000 children under the age of five inside Afghanistan in the last four months of 2021.Canada will continue to work closely with trusted Afghan partners on the ground and international partners to bring attention to the persecution of ethnic minorities in Afghanistan and to advocate for the meaningful inclusion of marginalized groups, including the Hazara, as their participation is crucial to ensuring a sustainable peace.The promotion and protection of human rights lies at the heart of Canada’s engagement in Afghanistan and Canada’s development and security support in Afghanistan has helped promote diversity and improve the safety of ethnic minority groups over the past two decades. Canada is exploring ways to continue its support for Afghan human rights defenders and remote monitoring activities of the human rights situation by human rights bodies from outside of Afghanistan. Going forward, receiving unbiased and verified accounts of human rights atrocities will be crucial for the international community’s decision-making around its future engagement with the Taliban.On August 13, 2021, Canada announced a special humanitarian program to focus on particularly vulnerable Afghan nationals, including religious and ethnic minorities. Canada’s special immigration program has already brought thousands of Afghans, including Hazaras, to Canada, and teams across the world continue working to bring many more Afghans to safety.
AfghanistanAide au développement internationalGénocideHazaras
44e législature223Réponse du gouvernement déposée11 mai 2022441-00295441-00295 (Affaires étrangères)GarnettGenuisSherwood Park—Fort SaskatchewanConservateurAB28 mars 202211 mai 202213 juin 2021Pétition à la Chambre des communes du CanadaNous soussignés, citoyens du Canada, attirons l’attention de la Chambre des communes du Canada sur ce qui suit :Attendu que, l’émir d’Afghanistan Abdur Rahman Khan, qui fut installé et subventionné par le gouvernement britannique, mena une campagne génocidaire contre les Hazaras de 1891 à 1893, exterminant la grande majorité des membres de ce groupe ethnique;Attendu que des dizaines de milliers de Hazaras furent chassés de leurs terres, tandis que d’autres furent contraints à se convertir (de chiite à sunnite), violés et réduits en esclavage de 1891 à 1893;Attendu que, en août 1998, des centaines, sinon des milliers de Hazaras – hommes, femmes, enfants et vieillards – ont été massacrés dans les villes de Mazar-e-Sharif et Bamiyan;Attendu que les Hazaras sont toujours en butte à une persécution systémique et ciblée dans l’Afghanistan d’après-2001, comme en témoignent le massacre de nouveaux-nés dans une maternité de Dasht-e-Barchi en mai 2020 ou les attaques ciblées à Behsud (dans la province de Maidan Wardak), Jibrail (Herat) et Jalalabad (Nangarhar) de janvier à mars 2021;Attendu que le Canada a dépensé 3,6 milliards de dollars en assistance à l’Afghanistan et a perdu 158 courageux militaires dans le combat contre les talibans;Attendu que l’Afghanistan demeure l’un des principaux bénéficiaires de l’aide internationale du Canada;Par conséquent, nous soussignés, prions le gouvernement du Canada de prendre les mesures suivantes :1. Reconnaître officiellement en tant que génocide le nettoyage ethnique perpétré contre les Hazaras en 1891-1893. 2. Désigner le 25 septembre à titre de Jour de commémoration du génocide hazara. 3. Appuyer le projet de loi C-287, qui permettra de garantir que toute l’aide au développement que le Canada envoie à l’Afghanistan contribue à la paix et à la sécurité de la région pour tous les peuples.
Response by the Minister of Foreign AffairsSigned by (Minister or Parliamentary Secretary): Rob OliphantRespect for human rights is fundamental to the development of more peaceful, inclusive, and prosperous societies. The promotion and protection of human rights is an integral part of Canada’s foreign policy, and Canada consistently advocates for the rights of ethnic minorities around the world, including in Afghanistan, in both bilateral and multilateral forums.Canada acknowledges that ethnic and religious groups in Afghanistan have suffered significantly from the past four decades of conflict. Canada closely monitors human rights abuses against ethnic and religious minorities in Afghanistan and has publicly condemned attacks against the Hazara community in Afghanistan. Canada denounced the tragic attack on May 8, 2021, against a girls’ high school in Kabul, which claimed the lives of 85 people, mostly young Hazara girls. Attacks such as this are a visible demonstration of the broader issues of persecution, discrimination, forced conversions and targeted attacks that ethnic and religious minorities face in Afghanistan at the hands of armed groups.Canada also notes the historic and systematic discrimination and prosecution of the Hazara population in Afghanistan, and recalls the tragic events of 1891-1893, as well as those of August 1998. Events such as these should never happen again. The determination of whether a situation constitutes genocide must however be done by a competent international or national court or tribunal, bearing in mind that the legal definition of genocide is precise and complex, as outlined in international treaties such as the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide and the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, to which Canada is a party.Canada has repeatedly shared its concerns on the situation of ethnic and religious minorities in Afghanistan, and continues to call for the full inclusion of all Afghans into every aspect of society, regardless of ethnicity, religion, or gender. Canada, alongside its international allies, continues to call for adherence to obligations under international human rights law, including the rights of women, girls, and minority groups, and that international humanitarian law is upheld in all circumstances.Canada recognizes that Afghanistan is at a pivotal moment, and is closely monitoring developments on the ground. One of Canada’s foreign policy priorities is to ensure the respect for Afghanistan’s international obligations, including forming an inclusive and representative government and protecting the fundamental rights of all Afghans. Canada reiterates that all ethnic and religious groups must be represented at all levels of Afghan government and society in order to help address the underlying problems facing the country, the root causes of discrimination and the enduring legacy left by decades of conflict. Canada has no intention of recognizing the Taliban as the government of Afghanistan.Since August 2021, Canada has allocated $106 million in humanitarian assistance to respond to the needs of vulnerable populations in Afghanistan and neighbouring countries. This includes $56 million announced on December 21, 2021. Canada is supporting a multi-sectoral humanitarian response across Afghanistan, including a particular emphasis on the provision of life-saving food and nutrition assistance.Canada continues to respond through experienced humanitarian partners, such as United Nations agencies both inside Afghanistan and in neighbouring countries to address the needs of the most vulnerable. For example, with Canadian support, humanitarian partners provided 8.9 million people with food assistance and treatment for acute malnutrition to over 230,000 children under the age of five inside Afghanistan in the last four months of 2021.Canada will continue to work closely with trusted Afghan partners on the ground and international partners to bring attention to the persecution of ethnic minorities in Afghanistan and to advocate for the meaningful inclusion of marginalized groups, including the Hazara, as their participation is crucial to ensuring a sustainable peace.The promotion and protection of human rights lies at the heart of Canada’s engagement in Afghanistan and Canada’s development and security support in Afghanistan has helped promote diversity and improve the safety of ethnic minority groups over the past two decades. Canada is exploring ways to continue its support for Afghan human rights defenders and remote monitoring activities of the human rights situation by human rights bodies from outside of Afghanistan. Going forward, receiving unbiased and verified accounts of human rights atrocities will be crucial for the international community’s decision-making around its future engagement with the Taliban.On August 13, 2021, Canada announced a special humanitarian program to focus on particularly vulnerable Afghan nationals, including religious and ethnic minorities. Canada’s special immigration program has already brought thousands of Afghans, including Hazaras, to Canada, and teams across the world continue working to bring many more Afghans to safety.
AfghanistanAide au développement internationalGénocideHazaras
44e législature223Réponse du gouvernement déposée2 mai 2022441-00228441-00228 (Affaires étrangères)GarnettGenuisSherwood Park—Fort SaskatchewanConservateurAB21 mars 20222 mai 202227 juillet 2021Pétition à la Chambre des communes du CanadaNous soussignés, citoyens du Canada, attirons l’attention de la Chambre des communes du Canada sur ce qui suit :Attendu que, l’émir d’Afghanistan Abdur Rahman Khan, qui fut installé et subventionné par le gouvernement britannique, mena une campagne génocidaire contre les Hazaras de 1891 à 1893, exterminant la grande majorité des membres de ce groupe ethnique;Attendu que des dizaines de milliers de Hazaras furent chassés de leurs terres, tandis que d’autres furent contraints à se convertir (de chiite à sunnite), violés et réduits en esclavage de 1891 à 1893;Attendu que, en août 1998, des centaines, sinon des milliers de Hazaras – hommes, femmes, enfants et vieillards – ont été massacrés dans les villes de Mazar-e-Sharif et Bamiyan;Attendu que les Hazaras sont toujours en butte à une persécution systémique et ciblée dans l’Afghanistan d’après-2001, comme en témoignent le massacre de nouveaux-nés dans une maternité de Dasht-e-Barchi en mai 2020 ou les attaques ciblées à Behsud (dans la province de Maidan Wardak), Jibrail (Herat) et Jalalabad (Nangarhar) de janvier à mars 2021;Attendu que le Canada a dépensé 3,6 milliards de dollars en assistance à l’Afghanistan et a perdu 158 courageux militaires dans le combat contre les talibans;Attendu que l’Afghanistan demeure l’un des principaux bénéficiaires de l’aide internationale du Canada;Par conséquent, nous soussignés, prions le gouvernement du Canada de prendre les mesures suivantes :1. Reconnaître officiellement en tant que génocide le nettoyage ethnique perpétré contre les Hazaras en 1891-1893. 2. Désigner le 25 septembre à titre de Jour de commémoration du génocide hazara. 3. Appuyer le projet de loi C-287, qui permettra de garantir que toute l’aide au développement que le Canada envoie à l’Afghanistan contribue à la paix et à la sécurité de la région pour tous les peuples.
Response by the Minister of Foreign AffairsSigned by (Minister or Parliamentary Secretary): Rob OliphantRespect for human rights is fundamental to the development of more peaceful, inclusive, and prosperous societies. The promotion and protection of human rights is an integral part of Canada’s foreign policy, and Canada consistently advocates for the rights of ethnic minorities around the world, including in Afghanistan, in both bilateral and multilateral forums.Canada acknowledges that ethnic and religious groups in Afghanistan have suffered significantly from the past four decades of conflict. Canada closely monitors human rights abuses against ethnic and religious minorities in Afghanistan and has publicly condemned attacks against the Hazara community in Afghanistan. Canada denounced the tragic attack on May 8, 2021, against a girls’ high school in Kabul, which claimed the lives of 85 people, mostly young Hazara girls. Attacks such as this are a visible demonstration of the broader issues of persecution, discrimination, forced conversions and targeted attacks that ethnic and religious minorities face in Afghanistan at the hands of armed groups.Canada also notes the historic and systematic discrimination and prosecution of the Hazara population in Afghanistan, and recalls the tragic events of 1891-1893, as well as those of August 1998. Events such as these should never happen again. The determination of whether a situation constitutes genocide must however be done by a competent international or national court or tribunal, bearing in mind that the legal definition of genocide is precise and complex, as outlined in international treaties such as the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide and the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, to which Canada is a party.Canada has repeatedly shared its concerns on the situation of ethnic and religious minorities in Afghanistan, and continues to call for the full inclusion of all Afghans into every aspect of society, regardless of ethnicity, religion, or gender. Canada, alongside its international allies, continues to call for adherence to obligations under international human rights law, including the rights of women, girls, and minority groups, and that international humanitarian law is upheld in all circumstances.Canada recognizes that Afghanistan is at a pivotal moment, and is closely monitoring developments on the ground. One of Canada’s foreign policy priorities is to ensure the respect for Afghanistan’s international obligations, including forming an inclusive and representative government and protecting the fundamental rights of all Afghans. Canada reiterates that all ethnic and religious groups must be represented at all levels of Afghan government and society in order to help address the underlying problems facing the country, the root causes of discrimination and the enduring legacy left by decades of conflict. Canada has no intention of recognizing the Taliban as the government of Afghanistan.Since August 2021, Canada has allocated $106 million in humanitarian assistance to respond to the needs of vulnerable populations in Afghanistan and neighbouring countries. This includes $56 million announced on December 21, 2021. Canada is supporting a multi-sectoral humanitarian response across Afghanistan, including a particular emphasis on the provision of life-saving food and nutrition assistance.Canada continues to respond through experienced humanitarian partners, such as United Nations agencies both inside Afghanistan and in neighbouring countries to address the needs of the most vulnerable. For example, with Canadian support, humanitarian partners provided 8.9 million people with food assistance and treatment for acute malnutrition to over 230,000 children under the age of five inside Afghanistan in the last four months of 2021.Canada will continue to work closely with trusted Afghan partners on the ground and international partners to bring attention to the persecution of ethnic minorities in Afghanistan and to advocate for the meaningful inclusion of marginalized groups, including the Hazara, as their participation is crucial to ensuring a sustainable peace.The promotion and protection of human rights lies at the heart of Canada’s engagement in Afghanistan and Canada’s development and security support in Afghanistan has helped promote diversity and improve the safety of ethnic minority groups over the past two decades. Canada is exploring ways to continue its support for Afghan human rights defenders and remote monitoring activities of the human rights situation by human rights bodies from outside of Afghanistan. Going forward, receiving unbiased and verified accounts of human rights atrocities will be crucial for the international community’s decision-making around its future engagement with the Taliban.On August 13, 2021, Canada announced a special humanitarian program to focus on particularly vulnerable Afghan nationals, including religious and ethnic minorities. Canada’s special immigration program has already brought thousands of Afghans, including Hazaras, to Canada, and teams across the world continue working to bring many more Afghans to safety.
AfghanistanAide au développement internationalGénocideHazaras
44e législature223Réponse du gouvernement déposée25 avril 2022441-00219441-00219 (Affaires étrangères)GarnettGenuisSherwood Park—Fort SaskatchewanConservateurAB4 mars 202225 avril 202227 juillet 2021Pétition à la Chambre des communes du CanadaNous soussignés, citoyens du Canada, attirons l’attention de la Chambre des communes du Canada sur ce qui suit :Attendu que, l’émir d’Afghanistan Abdur Rahman Khan, qui fut installé et subventionné par le gouvernement britannique, mena une campagne génocidaire contre les Hazaras de 1891 à 1893, exterminant la grande majorité des membres de ce groupe ethnique;Attendu que des dizaines de milliers de Hazaras furent chassés de leurs terres, tandis que d’autres furent contraints à se convertir (de chiite à sunnite), violés et réduits en esclavage de 1891 à 1893;Attendu que, en août 1998, des centaines, sinon des milliers de Hazaras – hommes, femmes, enfants et vieillards – ont été massacrés dans les villes de Mazar-e-Sharif et Bamiyan;Attendu que les Hazaras sont toujours en butte à une persécution systémique et ciblée dans l’Afghanistan d’après-2001, comme en témoignent le massacre de nouveaux-nés dans une maternité de Dasht-e-Barchi en mai 2020 ou les attaques ciblées à Behsud (dans la province de Maidan Wardak), Jibrail (Herat) et Jalalabad (Nangarhar) de janvier à mars 2021;Attendu que le Canada a dépensé 3,6 milliards de dollars en assistance à l’Afghanistan et a perdu 158 courageux militaires dans le combat contre les talibans;Attendu que l’Afghanistan demeure l’un des principaux bénéficiaires de l’aide internationale du Canada;Par conséquent, nous soussignés, prions le gouvernement du Canada de prendre les mesures suivantes :1. Reconnaître officiellement en tant que génocide le nettoyage ethnique perpétré contre les Hazaras en 1891-1893. 2. Désigner le 25 septembre à titre de Jour de commémoration du génocide hazara. 3. Appuyer le projet de loi C-287, qui permettra de garantir que toute l’aide au développement que le Canada envoie à l’Afghanistan contribue à la paix et à la sécurité de la région pour tous les peuples.
Response by the Minister of Foreign AffairsSigned by (Minister or Parliamentary Secretary): Rob OliphantRespect for human rights is fundamental to the development of more peaceful, inclusive, and prosperous societies. The promotion and protection of human rights is an integral part of Canada’s foreign policy, and Canada consistently advocates for the rights of ethnic minorities around the world, including in Afghanistan, in both bilateral and multilateral forums.Canada acknowledges that ethnic and religious groups in Afghanistan have suffered significantly from the past four decades of conflict. Canada closely monitors human rights abuses against ethnic and religious minorities in Afghanistan and has publicly condemned attacks against the Hazara community in Afghanistan. Canada denounced the tragic attack on May 8, 2021, against a girls’ high school in Kabul, which claimed the lives of 85 people, mostly young Hazara girls. Attacks such as this are a visible demonstration of the broader issues of persecution, discrimination, forced conversions and targeted attacks that ethnic and religious minorities face in Afghanistan at the hands of armed groups.Canada also notes the historic and systematic discrimination and prosecution of the Hazara population in Afghanistan, and recalls the tragic events of 1891-1893, as well as those of August 1998. Events such as these should never happen again. The determination of whether a situation constitutes genocide must however be done by a competent international or national court or tribunal, bearing in mind that the legal definition of genocide is precise and complex, as outlined in international treaties such as the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide and the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, to which Canada is a party.Canada has repeatedly shared its concerns on the situation of ethnic and religious minorities in Afghanistan, and continues to call for the full inclusion of all Afghans into every aspect of society, regardless of ethnicity, religion, or gender. Canada, alongside its international allies, continues to call for adherence to obligations under international human rights law, including the rights of women, girls, and minority groups, and that international humanitarian law is upheld in all circumstances.Canada recognizes that Afghanistan is at a pivotal moment, and is closely monitoring developments on the ground. One of Canada’s foreign policy priorities is to ensure the respect for Afghanistan’s international obligations, including forming an inclusive and representative government and protecting the fundamental rights of all Afghans. Canada reiterates that all ethnic and religious groups must be represented at all levels of Afghan government and society in order to help address the underlying problems facing the country, the root causes of discrimination and the enduring legacy left by decades of conflict. Canada has no intention of recognizing the Taliban as the government of Afghanistan.Since August 2021, Canada has allocated $106 million in humanitarian assistance to respond to the needs of vulnerable populations in Afghanistan and neighbouring countries. This includes $56 million announced on December 21, 2021. Canada is supporting a multi-sectoral humanitarian response across Afghanistan, including a particular emphasis on the provision of life-saving food and nutrition assistance.Canada continues to respond through experienced humanitarian partners, such as United Nations agencies both inside Afghanistan and in neighbouring countries to address the needs of the most vulnerable. For example, with Canadian support, humanitarian partners provided 8.9 million people with food assistance and treatment for acute malnutrition to over 230,000 children under the age of five inside Afghanistan in the last four months of 2021.Canada will continue to work closely with trusted Afghan partners on the ground and international partners to bring attention to the persecution of ethnic minorities in Afghanistan and to advocate for the meaningful inclusion of marginalized groups, including the Hazara, as their participation is crucial to ensuring a sustainable peace.The promotion and protection of human rights lies at the heart of Canada’s engagement in Afghanistan and Canada’s development and security support in Afghanistan has helped promote diversity and improve the safety of ethnic minority groups over the past two decades. Canada is exploring ways to continue its support for Afghan human rights defenders and remote monitoring activities of the human rights situation by human rights bodies from outside of Afghanistan. Going forward, receiving unbiased and verified accounts of human rights atrocities will be crucial for the international community’s decision-making around its future engagement with the Taliban.On August 13, 2021, Canada announced a special humanitarian program to focus on particularly vulnerable Afghan nationals, including religious and ethnic minorities. Canada’s special immigration program has already brought thousands of Afghans, including Hazaras, to Canada, and teams across the world continue working to bring many more Afghans to safety.
AfghanistanAide au développement internationalGénocideHazaras
44e législature229Non certifiée14 avril 2022e-3836e-3836 (Affaires étrangères)MaudeLaplante-DubéAlexandreBoulericeRosemont—La Petite-PatrieNPDQC11 février 2022 à 15 h 26 (HAE)12 avril 2022 à 15 h 26 (HAE)14 avril 2022Pétition au <Addressee type="3" affiliationId="" mp-riding-display="1">gouvernement du Canada</Addressee>Attendu que :L'accès mondial et équitable à un vaccin contre la COVID-19 est nécessaire pour diminuer l'impact de la pandémie de COVID-19;Les taux de vaccination contre la COVID-19 des pays à faible revenu et même ceux de certains pays à revenu intermédiaire demeurent beaucoup trop bas pour ralentir la transmission du virus à l'échelle mondiale;Tant que le virus de la COVID-19 continuera à infecter un grand nombre de personnes à travers le monde, des variants continueront à apparaître;La distribution des doses de vaccin promises par le Canada dans le cadre du programme COVAX avance à pas de tortue;Il existe des mécanismes légaux, tels que les licences obligatoires et volontaires, permettant de décentraliser la production de vaccins et de rendre possible leur fabrication par d'autres laboratoires que ceux des compagnies pharmaceutiques les ayant commercialisés.Nous, soussignés, citoyennes et citoyens du Canada, prions le gouvernement du Canada :1. D'accélérer la distribution des doses de vaccin du programme COVAX;2. D'œuvrer pour la décentralisation de la production des vaccins en étudiant des mécanismes légaux le permettant et en appuyant un de ceux-ci;3. D'utiliser son poids diplomatique pour agir en tant que leader mondial dans le dossier de l’accessibilité aux vaccins pour toutes et pour tous, en particulier dans les pays les moins nantis.Aide au développement internationalCOVAXCOVID-19ImmunisationPandémies44e législature229Non certifiée29 mars 2022e-3774e-3774 (Affaires étrangères)NoémieVerhoefAlainRayesRichmond—ArthabaskaConservateurQC24 janvier 2022 à 14 h 34 (HAE)25 mars 2022 à 14 h 34 (HAE)29 mars 2022Pétition à la <Addressee type="2" affiliationId="" mp-riding-display="1">Chambre des communes réunie en Parlement</Addressee>Attendu que :La prospérité économique du Canada fait de celui-ci un acteur important dans la lutte mondiale contre la pandémie de COVID-19;Le gouvernement du Canada préconise des valeurs humanistes;Des instances internationales crédibles ont mis en branle des efforts collectifs pour améliorer l'équité en matière d'accès aux informations scientifiques et au vaccin.Nous, soussignés, citoyennes et citoyens du Canada, prions la Chambre des communes réunie en Parlement de : 1. Doubler les sommes annoncées mais non versées au programme COVAX (de 51 millions de dollars à 102 millions) et de les verser immédiatement afin de maximiser l'accès équitable au vaccin contre la COVID-19;2. Financer et participer au programme Verified, qui a pour objectif de fournir les informations scientifiques pertinentes aux populations défavorisées qui présentent une forte hésitation vaccinale, mettant ainsi en échec la vague de désinformation monstre qui sévit dans plusieurs pays à faible revenu.Aide au développement internationalCOVID-19ImmunisationPandémies44e législature223Réponse du gouvernement déposée21 mars 2022441-00138441-00138 (Affaires étrangères)GarnettGenuisSherwood Park—Fort SaskatchewanConservateurAB3 février 202221 mars 202227 juillet 2021Pétition à la Chambre des communes du CanadaNous soussignés, citoyens du Canada, attirons l’attention de la Chambre des communes du Canada sur ce qui suit :Attendu que, l’émir d’Afghanistan Abdur Rahman Khan, qui fut installé et subventionné par le gouvernement britannique, mena une campagne génocidaire contre les Hazaras de 1891 à 1893, exterminant la grande majorité des membres de ce groupe ethnique;Attendu que des dizaines de milliers de Hazaras furent chassés de leurs terres, tandis que d’autres furent contraints à se convertir (de chiite à sunnite), violés et réduits en esclavage de 1891 à 1893;Attendu que, en août 1998, des centaines, sinon des milliers de Hazaras – hommes, femmes, enfants et vieillards – ont été massacrés dans les villes de Mazar-e-Sharif et Bamiyan;Attendu que les Hazaras sont toujours en butte à une persécution systémique et ciblée dans l’Afghanistan d’après-2001, comme en témoignent le massacre de nouveaux-nés dans une maternité de Dasht-e-Barchi en mai 2020 ou les attaques ciblées à Behsud (dans la province de Maidan Wardak), Jibrail (Herat) et Jalalabad (Nangarhar) de janvier à mars 2021;Attendu que le Canada a dépensé 3,6 milliards de dollars en assistance à l’Afghanistan et a perdu 158 courageux militaires dans le combat contre les talibans;Attendu que l’Afghanistan demeure l’un des principaux bénéficiaires de l’aide internationale du Canada;Par conséquent, nous soussignés, prions le gouvernement du Canada de prendre les mesures suivantes :1. Reconnaître officiellement en tant que génocide le nettoyage ethnique perpétré contre les Hazaras en 1891-1893. 2. Désigner le 25 septembre à titre de Jour de commémoration du génocide hazara. 3. Appuyer le projet de loi C-287, qui permettra de garantir que toute l’aide au développement que le Canada envoie à l’Afghanistan contribue à la paix et à la sécurité de la région pour tous les peuples.
Response by the Minister of Foreign AffairsSigned by (Minister or Parliamentary Secretary): Rob OliphantRespect for human rights is fundamental to the development of more peaceful, inclusive, and prosperous societies. The promotion and protection of human rights is an integral part of Canada’s foreign policy, and Canada consistently advocates for the rights of ethnic minorities around the world, including in Afghanistan, in both bilateral and multilateral forums.Canada acknowledges that ethnic and religious groups in Afghanistan have suffered significantly from the past four decades of conflict. Canada closely monitors human rights abuses against ethnic and religious minorities in Afghanistan and has publicly condemned attacks against the Hazara community in Afghanistan. Canada denounced the tragic attack on May 8, 2021, against a girls’ high school in Kabul, which claimed the lives of 85 people, mostly young Hazara girls. Attacks such as this are a visible demonstration of the broader issues of persecution, discrimination, forced conversions and targeted attacks that ethnic and religious minorities face in Afghanistan at the hands of armed groups.Canada also notes the historic and systematic discrimination and prosecution of the Hazara population in Afghanistan, and recalls the tragic events of 1891-1893, as well as those of August 1998. Events such as these should never happen again. The determination of whether a situation constitutes genocide must however be done by a competent international or national court or tribunal, bearing in mind that the legal definition of genocide is precise and complex, as outlined in international treaties such as the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide and the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, to which Canada is a party.Canada has repeatedly shared its concerns on the situation of ethnic and religious minorities in Afghanistan, and continues to call for the full inclusion of all Afghans into every aspect of society, regardless of ethnicity, religion, or gender. Canada, alongside its international allies, continues to call for adherence to obligations under international human rights law, including the rights of women, girls, and minority groups, and that international humanitarian law is upheld in all circumstances. With the Taliban’s return to power, Canada recognizes that Afghanistan is at a pivotal moment, and is closely monitoring developments on the ground. One of Canada’s foreign policy priorities is to ensure the respect for Afghanistan’s international obligations, including forming an inclusive and representative government and protecting the fundamental rights of all Afghans. Canada reiterates that all ethnic and religious groups must be represented at all levels of Afghan government and society in order to help address the underlying problems facing the country, the root causes of discrimination and the enduring legacy left by decades of conflict. Canada has no intention of recognizing the Taliban as the government of Afghanistan.In 2021, the Government of Canada announced a total of $133 million in humanitarian assistance for Afghanistan. Canada will continue to work closely with trusted Afghan partners on the ground and international partners to bring attention to the persecution of ethnic minorities in Afghanistan and to advocate for the meaningful inclusion of marginalized groups, including the Hazara, as their participation is crucial to ensuring a sustainable peace.The promotion and protection of human rights lies at the heart of Canada’s engagement in Afghanistan and Canada’s development and security support in Afghanistan has helped promote diversity and improve the safety of ethnic minority groups over the past two decades. Canada is exploring ways to continue its support for Afghan human rights defenders and remote monitoring activities of the human rights situation by human rights bodies from outside of Afghanistan. Going forward, receiving unbiased and verified accounts of human rights atrocities will be crucial for the international community’s decision-making around its future engagement with the Taliban.On August 13, 2021, Canada announced a special humanitarian program to focus on particularly vulnerable Afghan nationals, including religious and ethnic minorities. Canada’s special immigration program has already brought thousands of Afghans, including Hazaras, to Canada, and teams across the world continue working to bring many more Afghans to safety.
AfghanistanAide au développement internationalGénocideHazaras
44e législature223Réponse du gouvernement déposée21 mars 2022441-00125441-00125 (Affaires étrangères)GarnettGenuisSherwood Park—Fort SaskatchewanConservateurAB2 février 202221 mars 202227 juillet 2021Pétition à la Chambre des communes du CanadaNous soussignés, citoyens du Canada, attirons l’attention de la Chambre des communes du Canada sur ce qui suit :Attendu que, l’émir d’Afghanistan Abdur Rahman Khan, qui fut installé et subventionné par le gouvernement britannique, mena une campagne génocidaire contre les Hazaras de 1891 à 1893, exterminant la grande majorité des membres de ce groupe ethnique;Attendu que des dizaines de milliers de Hazaras furent chassés de leurs terres, tandis que d’autres furent contraints à se convertir (de chiite à sunnite), violés et réduits en esclavage de 1891 à 1893;Attendu que, en août 1998, des centaines, sinon des milliers de Hazaras – hommes, femmes, enfants et vieillards – ont été massacrés dans les villes de Mazar-e-Sharif et Bamiyan;Attendu que les Hazaras sont toujours en butte à une persécution systémique et ciblée dans l’Afghanistan d’après-2001, comme en témoignent le massacre de nouveaux-nés dans une maternité de Dasht-e-Barchi en mai 2020 ou les attaques ciblées à Behsud (dans la province de Maidan Wardak), Jibrail (Herat) et Jalalabad (Nangarhar) de janvier à mars 2021;Attendu que le Canada a dépensé 3,6 milliards de dollars en assistance à l’Afghanistan et a perdu 158 courageux militaires dans le combat contre les talibans;Attendu que l’Afghanistan demeure l’un des principaux bénéficiaires de l’aide internationale du Canada;Par conséquent, nous soussignés, prions le gouvernement du Canada de prendre les mesures suivantes :1. Reconnaître officiellement en tant que génocide le nettoyage ethnique perpétré contre les Hazaras en 1891-1893. 2. Désigner le 25 septembre à titre de Jour de commémoration du génocide hazara. 3. Appuyer le projet de loi C-287, qui permettra de garantir que toute l’aide au développement que le Canada envoie à l’Afghanistan contribue à la paix et à la sécurité de la région pour tous les peuples.
Response by the Minister of Foreign AffairsSigned by (Minister or Parliamentary Secretary): Rob OliphantRespect for human rights is fundamental to the development of more peaceful, inclusive, and prosperous societies. The promotion and protection of human rights is an integral part of Canada’s foreign policy, and Canada consistently advocates for the rights of ethnic minorities around the world, including in Afghanistan, in both bilateral and multilateral forums.Canada acknowledges that ethnic and religious groups in Afghanistan have suffered significantly from the past four decades of conflict. Canada closely monitors human rights abuses against ethnic and religious minorities in Afghanistan and has publicly condemned attacks against the Hazara community in Afghanistan. Canada denounced the tragic attack on May 8, 2021, against a girls’ high school in Kabul, which claimed the lives of 85 people, mostly young Hazara girls. Attacks such as this are a visible demonstration of the broader issues of persecution, discrimination, forced conversions and targeted attacks that ethnic and religious minorities face in Afghanistan at the hands of armed groups.Canada also notes the historic and systematic discrimination and prosecution of the Hazara population in Afghanistan, and recalls the tragic events of 1891-1893, as well as those of August 1998. Events such as these should never happen again. The determination of whether a situation constitutes genocide must however be done by a competent international or national court or tribunal, bearing in mind that the legal definition of genocide is precise and complex, as outlined in international treaties such as the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide and the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, to which Canada is a party.Canada has repeatedly shared its concerns on the situation of ethnic and religious minorities in Afghanistan, and continues to call for the full inclusion of all Afghans into every aspect of society, regardless of ethnicity, religion, or gender. Canada, alongside its international allies, continues to call for adherence to obligations under international human rights law, including the rights of women, girls, and minority groups, and that international humanitarian law is upheld in all circumstances. With the Taliban’s return to power, Canada recognizes that Afghanistan is at a pivotal moment, and is closely monitoring developments on the ground. One of Canada’s foreign policy priorities is to ensure the respect for Afghanistan’s international obligations, including forming an inclusive and representative government and protecting the fundamental rights of all Afghans. Canada reiterates that all ethnic and religious groups must be represented at all levels of Afghan government and society in order to help address the underlying problems facing the country, the root causes of discrimination and the enduring legacy left by decades of conflict. Canada has no intention of recognizing the Taliban as the government of Afghanistan.In 2021, the Government of Canada announced a total of $133 million in humanitarian assistance for Afghanistan. Canada will continue to work closely with trusted Afghan partners on the ground and international partners to bring attention to the persecution of ethnic minorities in Afghanistan and to advocate for the meaningful inclusion of marginalized groups, including the Hazara, as their participation is crucial to ensuring a sustainable peace.The promotion and protection of human rights lies at the heart of Canada’s engagement in Afghanistan and Canada’s development and security support in Afghanistan has helped promote diversity and improve the safety of ethnic minority groups over the past two decades. Canada is exploring ways to continue its support for Afghan human rights defenders and remote monitoring activities of the human rights situation by human rights bodies from outside of Afghanistan. Going forward, receiving unbiased and verified accounts of human rights atrocities will be crucial for the international community’s decision-making around its future engagement with the Taliban.On August 13, 2021, Canada announced a special humanitarian program to focus on particularly vulnerable Afghan nationals, including religious and ethnic minorities. Canada’s special immigration program has already brought thousands of Afghans, including Hazaras, to Canada, and teams across the world continue working to bring many more Afghans to safety.
AfghanistanAide au développement internationalGénocideHazaras
44e législature223Réponse du gouvernement déposée31 janvier 2022441-00113441-00113 (Affaires étrangères)GarnettGenuisSherwood Park—Fort SaskatchewanConservateurAB16 décembre 202131 janvier 202227 juillet 2021Pétition à la Chambre des communes du CanadaNous soussignés, citoyens du Canada, attirons l’attention de la Chambre des communes du Canada sur ce qui suit :Attendu que, l’émir d’Afghanistan Abdur Rahman Khan, qui fut installé et subventionné par le gouvernement britannique, mena une campagne génocidaire contre les Hazaras de 1891 à 1893, exterminant la grande majorité des membres de ce groupe ethnique;Attendu que des dizaines de milliers de Hazaras furent chassés de leurs terres, tandis que d’autres furent contraints à se convertir (de chiite à sunnite), violés et réduits en esclavage de 1891 à 1893;Attendu que, en août 1998, des centaines, sinon des milliers de Hazaras – hommes, femmes, enfants et vieillards – ont été massacrés dans les villes de Mazar-e-Sharif et Bamiyan;Attendu que les Hazaras sont toujours en butte à une persécution systémique et ciblée dans l’Afghanistan d’après-2001, comme en témoignent le massacre de nouveaux-nés dans une maternité de Dasht-e-Barchi en mai 2020 ou les attaques ciblées à Behsud (dans la province de Maidan Wardak), Jibrail (Herat) et Jalalabad (Nangarhar) de janvier à mars 2021;Attendu que le Canada a dépensé 3,6 milliards de dollars en assistance à l’Afghanistan et a perdu 158 courageux militaires dans le combat contre les talibans;Attendu que l’Afghanistan demeure l’un des principaux bénéficiaires de l’aide internationale du Canada;Par conséquent, nous soussignés, prions le gouvernement du Canada de prendre les mesures suivantes :1. Reconnaître officiellement en tant que génocide le nettoyage ethnique perpétré contre les Hazaras en 1891-1893. 2. Désigner le 25 septembre à titre de Jour de commémoration du génocide hazara. 3. Appuyer le projet de loi C-287, qui permettra de garantir que toute l’aide au développement que le Canada envoie à l’Afghanistan contribue à la paix et à la sécurité de la région pour tous les peuples.
Response by the Minister of Foreign AffairsSigned by (Minister or Parliamentary Secretary): Rob OliphantRespect for human rights is fundamental to the development of more peaceful, inclusive, and prosperous societies. The promotion and protection of human rights is an integral part of Canada’s foreign policy, and Canada consistently advocates for the rights of ethnic minorities around the world, including in Afghanistan, in both bilateral and multilateral forums.Canada acknowledges that ethnic and religious groups in Afghanistan have suffered significantly from the past four decades of conflict. Canada closely monitors human rights abuses against ethnic and religious minorities in Afghanistan and has publicly condemned attacks against the Hazara community in Afghanistan. Canada denounced the tragic attack on May 8, 2021, against a girls’ high school in Kabul, which claimed the lives of 85 people, mostly young Hazara girls. Attacks such as this are a visible demonstration of the broader issues of persecution, discrimination, forced conversions and targeted attacks that ethnic and religious minorities face in Afghanistan at the hands of armed groups.Canada also notes the historic and systematic discrimination and prosecution of the Hazara population in Afghanistan, and recalls the tragic events of 1891-1893, as well as those of August 1998. Events such as these should never happen again. The determination of whether a situation constitutes genocide must however be done by a competent international or national court or tribunal, bearing in mind that the legal definition of genocide is precise and complex, as outlined in international treaties such as the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide and the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, to which Canada is a party.Canada has repeatedly shared its concerns on the situation of ethnic and religious minorities in Afghanistan, and continues to call for the full inclusion of all Afghans into every aspect of society, regardless of ethnicity, religion, or gender. Canada, alongside its international allies, continues to call for adherence to obligations under international human rights law, including the rights of women, girls, and minority groups, and that international humanitarian law is upheld in all circumstances. With the Taliban’s return to power, Canada recognizes that Afghanistan is at a pivotal moment, and is closely monitoring developments on the ground. One of Canada’s foreign policy priorities is to ensure the respect for Afghanistan’s international obligations, including forming an inclusive and representative government and protecting the fundamental rights of all Afghans. Canada reiterates that all ethnic and religious groups must be represented at all levels of Afghan government and society in order to help address the underlying problems facing the country, the root causes of discrimination and the enduring legacy left by decades of conflict. Canada has no intention of recognizing the Taliban as the government of Afghanistan.In 2021, the Government of Canada announced a total of $133 million in humanitarian assistance for Afghanistan. Canada will continue to work closely with trusted Afghan partners on the ground and international partners to bring attention to the persecution of ethnic minorities in Afghanistan and to advocate for the meaningful inclusion of marginalized groups, including the Hazara, as their participation is crucial to ensuring a sustainable peace.The promotion and protection of human rights lies at the heart of Canada’s engagement in Afghanistan and Canada’s development and security support in Afghanistan has helped promote diversity and improve the safety of ethnic minority groups over the past two decades. Canada is exploring ways to continue its support for Afghan human rights defenders and remote monitoring activities of the human rights situation by human rights bodies from outside of Afghanistan. Going forward, receiving unbiased and verified accounts of human rights atrocities will be crucial for the international community’s decision-making around its future engagement with the Taliban.On August 13, 2021, Canada announced a special humanitarian program to focus on particularly vulnerable Afghan nationals, including religious and ethnic minorities. Canada’s special immigration program has already brought thousands of Afghans, including Hazaras, to Canada, and teams across the world continue working to bring many more Afghans to safety.
AfghanistanAide au développement internationalGénocideHazaras
44e législature223Réponse du gouvernement déposée31 janvier 2022441-00074441-00074 (Affaires étrangères)GarnettGenuisSherwood Park—Fort SaskatchewanConservateurAB14 décembre 202131 janvier 202227 juillet 2021Pétition à la Chambre des communes du CanadaNous soussignés, citoyens du Canada, attirons l’attention de la Chambre des communes du Canada sur ce qui suit :Attendu que, l’émir d’Afghanistan Abdur Rahman Khan, qui fut installé et subventionné par le gouvernement britannique, mena une campagne génocidaire contre les Hazaras de 1891 à 1893, exterminant la grande majorité des membres de ce groupe ethnique;Attendu que des dizaines de milliers de Hazaras furent chassés de leurs terres, tandis que d’autres furent contraints à se convertir (de chiite à sunnite), violés et réduits en esclavage de 1891 à 1893;Attendu que, en août 1998, des centaines, sinon des milliers de Hazaras – hommes, femmes, enfants et vieillards – ont été massacrés dans les villes de Mazar-e-Sharif et Bamiyan;Attendu que les Hazaras sont toujours en butte à une persécution systémique et ciblée dans l’Afghanistan d’après-2001, comme en témoignent le massacre de nouveaux-nés dans une maternité de Dasht-e-Barchi en mai 2020 ou les attaques ciblées à Behsud (dans la province de Maidan Wardak), Jibrail (Herat) et Jalalabad (Nangarhar) de janvier à mars 2021;Attendu que le Canada a dépensé 3,6 milliards de dollars en assistance à l’Afghanistan et a perdu 158 courageux militaires dans le combat contre les talibans;Attendu que l’Afghanistan demeure l’un des principaux bénéficiaires de l’aide internationale du Canada;Par conséquent, nous soussignés, prions le gouvernement du Canada de prendre les mesures suivantes :1. Reconnaître officiellement en tant que génocide le nettoyage ethnique perpétré contre les Hazaras en 1891-1893. 2. Désigner le 25 septembre à titre de Jour de commémoration du génocide hazara. 3. Appuyer le projet de loi C-287, qui permettra de garantir que toute l’aide au développement que le Canada envoie à l’Afghanistan contribue à la paix et à la sécurité de la région pour tous les peuples.
Response by the Minister of Foreign AffairsSigned by (Minister or Parliamentary Secretary): Rob OliphantRespect for human rights is fundamental to the development of more peaceful, inclusive, and prosperous societies. The promotion and protection of human rights is an integral part of Canada’s foreign policy, and Canada consistently advocates for the rights of ethnic minorities around the world, including in Afghanistan, in both bilateral and multilateral forums.Canada acknowledges that ethnic and religious groups in Afghanistan have suffered significantly from the past four decades of conflict. Canada closely monitors human rights abuses against ethnic and religious minorities in Afghanistan and has publicly condemned attacks against the Hazara community in Afghanistan. Canada denounced the tragic attack on May 8, 2021, against a girls’ high school in Kabul, which claimed the lives of 85 people, mostly young Hazara girls. Attacks such as this are a visible demonstration of the broader issues of persecution, discrimination, forced conversions and targeted attacks that ethnic and religious minorities face in Afghanistan at the hands of armed groups.Canada also notes the historic and systematic discrimination and prosecution of the Hazara population in Afghanistan, and recalls the tragic events of 1891-1893, as well as those of August 1998. Events such as these should never happen again. The determination of whether a situation constitutes genocide must however be done by a competent international or national court or tribunal, bearing in mind that the legal definition of genocide is precise and complex, as outlined in international treaties such as the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide and the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, to which Canada is a party.Canada has repeatedly shared its concerns on the situation of ethnic and religious minorities in Afghanistan, and continues to call for the full inclusion of all Afghans into every aspect of society, regardless of ethnicity, religion, or gender. Canada, alongside its international allies, continues to call for adherence to obligations under international human rights law, including the rights of women, girls, and minority groups, and that international humanitarian law is upheld in all circumstances. With the Taliban’s return to power, Canada recognizes that Afghanistan is at a pivotal moment, and is closely monitoring developments on the ground. One of Canada’s foreign policy priorities is to ensure the respect for Afghanistan’s international obligations, including forming an inclusive and representative government and protecting the fundamental rights of all Afghans. Canada reiterates that all ethnic and religious groups must be represented at all levels of Afghan government and society in order to help address the underlying problems facing the country, the root causes of discrimination and the enduring legacy left by decades of conflict. Canada has no intention of recognizing the Taliban as the government of Afghanistan.In 2021, the Government of Canada announced a total of $133 million in humanitarian assistance for Afghanistan. Canada will continue to work closely with trusted Afghan partners on the ground and international partners to bring attention to the persecution of ethnic minorities in Afghanistan and to advocate for the meaningful inclusion of marginalized groups, including the Hazara, as their participation is crucial to ensuring a sustainable peace.The promotion and protection of human rights lies at the heart of Canada’s engagement in Afghanistan and Canada’s development and security support in Afghanistan has helped promote diversity and improve the safety of ethnic minority groups over the past two decades. Canada is exploring ways to continue its support for Afghan human rights defenders and remote monitoring activities of the human rights situation by human rights bodies from outside of Afghanistan. Going forward, receiving unbiased and verified accounts of human rights atrocities will be crucial for the international community’s decision-making around its future engagement with the Taliban.On August 13, 2021, Canada announced a special humanitarian program to focus on particularly vulnerable Afghan nationals, including religious and ethnic minorities. Canada’s special immigration program has already brought thousands of Afghans, including Hazaras, to Canada, and teams across the world continue working to bring many more Afghans to safety.
AfghanistanAide au développement internationalGénocideHazaras
44e législature223Réponse du gouvernement déposée31 janvier 2022441-00053441-00053 (Affaires étrangères)GarnettGenuisSherwood Park—Fort SaskatchewanConservateurAB13 décembre 202131 janvier 202227 juillet 2021Pétition à la Chambre des communes du CanadaNous soussignés, citoyens du Canada, attirons l’attention de la Chambre des communes du Canada sur ce qui suit :Attendu que, l’émir d’Afghanistan Abdur Rahman Khan, qui fut installé et subventionné par le gouvernement britannique, mena une campagne génocidaire contre les Hazaras de 1891 à 1893, exterminant la grande majorité des membres de ce groupe ethnique;Attendu que des dizaines de milliers de Hazaras furent chassés de leurs terres, tandis que d’autres furent contraints à se convertir (de chiite à sunnite), violés et réduits en esclavage de 1891 à 1893;Attendu que, en août 1998, des centaines, sinon des milliers de Hazaras – hommes, femmes, enfants et vieillards – ont été massacrés dans les villes de Mazar-e-Sharif et Bamiyan;Attendu que les Hazaras sont toujours en butte à une persécution systémique et ciblée dans l’Afghanistan d’après-2001, comme en témoignent le massacre de nouveaux-nés dans une maternité de Dasht-e-Barchi en mai 2020 ou les attaques ciblées à Behsud (dans la province de Maidan Wardak), Jibrail (Herat) et Jalalabad (Nangarhar) de janvier à mars 2021;Attendu que le Canada a dépensé 3,6 milliards de dollars en assistance à l’Afghanistan et a perdu 158 courageux militaires dans le combat contre les talibans;Attendu que l’Afghanistan demeure l’un des principaux bénéficiaires de l’aide internationale du Canada;Par conséquent, nous soussignés, prions le gouvernement du Canada de prendre les mesures suivantes :1. Reconnaître officiellement en tant que génocide le nettoyage ethnique perpétré contre les Hazaras en 1891-1893. 2. Désigner le 25 septembre à titre de Jour de commémoration du génocide hazara. 3. Appuyer le projet de loi C-287, qui permettra de garantir que toute l’aide au développement que le Canada envoie à l’Afghanistan contribue à la paix et à la sécurité de la région pour tous les peuples.
Response by the Minister of Foreign AffairsSigned by (Minister or Parliamentary Secretary): Rob OliphantRespect for human rights is fundamental to the development of more peaceful, inclusive, and prosperous societies. The promotion and protection of human rights is an integral part of Canada’s foreign policy, and Canada consistently advocates for the rights of ethnic minorities around the world, including in Afghanistan, in both bilateral and multilateral forums.Canada acknowledges that ethnic and religious groups in Afghanistan have suffered significantly from the past four decades of conflict. Canada closely monitors human rights abuses against ethnic and religious minorities in Afghanistan and has publicly condemned attacks against the Hazara community in Afghanistan. Canada denounced the tragic attack on May 8, 2021, against a girls’ high school in Kabul, which claimed the lives of 85 people, mostly young Hazara girls. Attacks such as this are a visible demonstration of the broader issues of persecution, discrimination, forced conversions and targeted attacks that ethnic and religious minorities face in Afghanistan at the hands of armed groups.Canada also notes the historic and systematic discrimination and prosecution of the Hazara population in Afghanistan, and recalls the tragic events of 1891-1893, as well as those of August 1998. Events such as these should never happen again. The determination of whether a situation constitutes genocide must however be done by a competent international or national court or tribunal, bearing in mind that the legal definition of genocide is precise and complex, as outlined in international treaties such as the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide and the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, to which Canada is a party.Canada has repeatedly shared its concerns on the situation of ethnic and religious minorities in Afghanistan, and continues to call for the full inclusion of all Afghans into every aspect of society, regardless of ethnicity, religion, or gender. Canada, alongside its international allies, continues to call for adherence to obligations under international human rights law, including the rights of women, girls, and minority groups, and that international humanitarian law is upheld in all circumstances. With the Taliban’s return to power, Canada recognizes that Afghanistan is at a pivotal moment, and is closely monitoring developments on the ground. One of Canada’s foreign policy priorities is to ensure the respect for Afghanistan’s international obligations, including forming an inclusive and representative government and protecting the fundamental rights of all Afghans. Canada reiterates that all ethnic and religious groups must be represented at all levels of Afghan government and society in order to help address the underlying problems facing the country, the root causes of discrimination and the enduring legacy left by decades of conflict. Canada has no intention of recognizing the Taliban as the government of Afghanistan.In 2021, the Government of Canada announced a total of $133 million in humanitarian assistance for Afghanistan. Canada will continue to work closely with trusted Afghan partners on the ground and international partners to bring attention to the persecution of ethnic minorities in Afghanistan and to advocate for the meaningful inclusion of marginalized groups, including the Hazara, as their participation is crucial to ensuring a sustainable peace.The promotion and protection of human rights lies at the heart of Canada’s engagement in Afghanistan and Canada’s development and security support in Afghanistan has helped promote diversity and improve the safety of ethnic minority groups over the past two decades. Canada is exploring ways to continue its support for Afghan human rights defenders and remote monitoring activities of the human rights situation by human rights bodies from outside of Afghanistan. Going forward, receiving unbiased and verified accounts of human rights atrocities will be crucial for the international community’s decision-making around its future engagement with the Taliban.On August 13, 2021, Canada announced a special humanitarian program to focus on particularly vulnerable Afghan nationals, including religious and ethnic minorities. Canada’s special immigration program has already brought thousands of Afghans, including Hazaras, to Canada, and teams across the world continue working to bring many more Afghans to safety.
AfghanistanAide au développement internationalGénocideHazaras
44e législature223Réponse du gouvernement déposée31 janvier 2022441-00013441-00013 (Affaires étrangères)ArnoldViersenPeace River—WestlockConservateurAB26 novembre 202131 janvier 202213 juin 2021Pétition à la Chambre des communes du CanadaNous soussignés, citoyens du Canada, attirons l’attention de la Chambre des communes du Canada sur ce qui suit :Attendu que, l’émir d’Afghanistan Abdur Rahman Khan, qui fut installé et subventionné par le gouvernement britannique, mena une campagne génocidaire contre les Hazaras de 1891 à 1893, exterminant la grande majorité des membres de ce groupe ethnique;Attendu que des dizaines de milliers de Hazaras furent chassés de leurs terres, tandis que d’autres furent contraints à se convertir (de chiite à sunnite), violés et réduits en esclavage de 1891 à 1893;Attendu que, en août 1998, des centaines, sinon des milliers de Hazaras – hommes, femmes, enfants et vieillards – ont été massacrés dans les villes de Mazar-e-Sharif et Bamiyan;Attendu que les Hazaras sont toujours en butte à une persécution systémique et ciblée dans l’Afghanistan d’après-2001, comme en témoignent le massacre de nouveaux-nés dans une maternité de Dasht-e-Barchi en mai 2020 ou les attaques ciblées à Behsud (dans la province de Maidan Wardak), Jibrail (Herat) et Jalalabad (Nangarhar) de janvier à mars 2021;Attendu que le Canada a dépensé 3,6 milliards de dollars en assistance à l’Afghanistan et a perdu 158 courageux militaires dans le combat contre les talibans;Attendu que l’Afghanistan demeure l’un des principaux bénéficiaires de l’aide internationale du Canada;Par conséquent, nous soussignés, prions le gouvernement du Canada de prendre les mesures suivantes :1. Reconnaître officiellement en tant que génocide le nettoyage ethnique perpétré contre les Hazaras en 1891-1893. 2. Désigner le 25 septembre à titre de Jour de commémoration du génocide hazara. 3. Appuyer le projet de loi C-287, qui permettra de garantir que toute l’aide au développement que le Canada envoie à l’Afghanistan contribue à la paix et à la sécurité de la région pour tous les peuples.
Response by the Minister of Foreign AffairsSigned by (Minister or Parliamentary Secretary): Rob OliphantRespect for human rights is fundamental to the development of more peaceful, inclusive, and prosperous societies. The promotion and protection of human rights is an integral part of Canada’s foreign policy, and Canada consistently advocates for the rights of ethnic minorities around the world, including in Afghanistan, in both bilateral and multilateral forums.Canada acknowledges that ethnic and religious groups in Afghanistan have suffered significantly from the past four decades of conflict. Canada closely monitors human rights abuses against ethnic and religious minorities in Afghanistan and has publicly condemned attacks against the Hazara community in Afghanistan. Canada denounced the tragic attack on May 8, 2021, against a girls’ high school in Kabul, which claimed the lives of 85 people, mostly young Hazara girls. Attacks such as this are a visible demonstration of the broader issues of persecution, discrimination, forced conversions and targeted attacks that ethnic and religious minorities face in Afghanistan at the hands of armed groups.Canada also notes the historic and systematic discrimination and prosecution of the Hazara population in Afghanistan, and recalls the tragic events of 1891-1893, as well as those of August 1998. Events such as these should never happen again. The determination of whether a situation constitutes genocide must however be done by a competent international or national court or tribunal, bearing in mind that the legal definition of genocide is precise and complex, as outlined in international treaties such as the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide and the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, to which Canada is a party.Canada has repeatedly shared its concerns on the situation of ethnic and religious minorities in Afghanistan, and continues to call for the full inclusion of all Afghans into every aspect of society, regardless of ethnicity, religion, or gender. Canada, alongside its international allies, continues to call for adherence to obligations under international human rights law, including the rights of women, girls, and minority groups, and that international humanitarian law is upheld in all circumstances. With the Taliban’s return to power, Canada recognizes that Afghanistan is at a pivotal moment, and is closely monitoring developments on the ground. One of Canada’s foreign policy priorities is to ensure the respect for Afghanistan’s international obligations, including forming an inclusive and representative government and protecting the fundamental rights of all Afghans. Canada reiterates that all ethnic and religious groups must be represented at all levels of Afghan government and society in order to help address the underlying problems facing the country, the root causes of discrimination and the enduring legacy left by decades of conflict. Canada has no intention of recognizing the Taliban as the government of Afghanistan.In 2021, the Government of Canada announced a total of $133 million in humanitarian assistance for Afghanistan. Canada will continue to work closely with trusted Afghan partners on the ground and international partners to bring attention to the persecution of ethnic minorities in Afghanistan and to advocate for the meaningful inclusion of marginalized groups, including the Hazara, as their participation is crucial to ensuring a sustainable peace.The promotion and protection of human rights lies at the heart of Canada’s engagement in Afghanistan and Canada’s development and security support in Afghanistan has helped promote diversity and improve the safety of ethnic minority groups over the past two decades. Canada is exploring ways to continue its support for Afghan human rights defenders and remote monitoring activities of the human rights situation by human rights bodies from outside of Afghanistan. Going forward, receiving unbiased and verified accounts of human rights atrocities will be crucial for the international community’s decision-making around its future engagement with the Taliban.On August 13, 2021, Canada announced a special humanitarian program to focus on particularly vulnerable Afghan nationals, including religious and ethnic minorities. Canada’s special immigration program has already brought thousands of Afghans, including Hazaras, to Canada, and teams across the world continue working to bring many more Afghans to safety.
AfghanistanAide au développement internationalGénocideHazaras
44e législature223Réponse du gouvernement déposée31 janvier 2022441-00009441-00009 (Affaires étrangères)AlexRuffBruce—Grey—Owen SoundConservateurON26 novembre 202131 janvier 202224 novembre 2021Pétition au gouvernement du CanadaATTENDU QUE :
  • La population de Barbade souffre de la COVID-19 comme le reste du monde, mais a un accès limité à des vaccins;
  • Contrairement au Canada et aux autres pays développés, la Barbade a un pourcentage plus faible de couverture vaccinale de sa population, principalement en raison du manque de vaccins;
  • Récemment, les cas de COVID-19 en Barbade ont enregistré une croissance exponentielle et le gouvernement n’a pas encore pleinement inoculé 50 % de la population, ce qui a entraîné une augmentation du nombre d’hospitalisations et de décès.
Nous soussignés, citoyens et résidents du Canada, exhortons le gouvernement du Canada :
  • à faire passer le nombre de doses de vaccins contre la COVID-19 données à la Barbade à au moins 100 000.
Response by the Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of CanadaSigned by (Minister or Parliamentary Secretary): Anita VandenbeldCanada has been a leading international donor to end the acute phase of the pandemic, recognizing that no one can be truly safe from this virus until everyone is safe. That is why Canada is doing its part to support the World Health Organization (WHO) and G20 goal of supporting the immunization of 70% of the population in every country with safe and effective vaccines by mid 2022. Canada has committed to donate the equivalent of at least 200 million doses to the COVAX Facility by the end of 2022. To date, this includes over 50 million donated vaccine doses deemed surplus from Canada’s domestic procurements and financial contributions to the COVAX Facility that have supported the procurement of approximately 87 million vaccine doses. Canada is prioritizing sharing doses via the COVAX Facility to ensure efficient distribution and to maximize impact.Canada recognizes that there continues to be need and demand globally for safe and effective WHO-approved COVID-19 vaccines. The COVAX Facility provides a one-stop mechanism that weighs global needs and priorities based on access, epidemiological concerns, and absorption capacity.Canada is working with the Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO) to support national efforts to introduce COVID-19 vaccines, and efforts to reach populations living in situations of vulnerability. Canada’s contribution also supports coordinated efforts to curb vaccine hesitancy across the Caribbean region, including in Barbados.As of December 7, 2021, 2,790,780 doses have been donated to countries in Latin America and the Caribbean from Canada both bilaterally and through COVAX, including 30,000 doses delivered to Barbados on September 1, as requested by the Government of Barbados at that time.Canada will continue to prioritize sharing vaccine doses through the COVAX Facility. The COVAX Facility uses a transparent equitable allocation framework to determine where doses are sent, which contributes to global health equity and is the best way to slow the spread of the pandemic. The Facility’s activities are undertaken by trusted partners, including the Pan-American Health Organization, who are leveraging their expertise, experience, and longstanding capacity to carry out the critical work of ensuring that available vaccines are used safely, efficiently, and effectively, ensuring that no one is left behind.
Aide au développement internationalBarbadeCOVID-19ImmunisationPandémies
44e législature223Réponse du gouvernement déposée31 janvier 2022441-00008441-00008 (Affaires étrangères)RickPerkinsSouth Shore—St. MargaretsConservateurNS24 novembre 202131 janvier 202213 juin 2021Pétition à la Chambre des communes du CanadaNous soussignés, citoyens du Canada, attirons l’attention de la Chambre des communes du Canada sur ce qui suit :Attendu que, l’émir d’Afghanistan Abdur Rahman Khan, qui fut installé et subventionné par le gouvernement britannique, mena une campagne génocidaire contre les Hazaras de 1891 à 1893, exterminant la grande majorité des membres de ce groupe ethnique;Attendu que des dizaines de milliers de Hazaras furent chassés de leurs terres, tandis que d’autres furent contraints à se convertir (de chiite à sunnite), violés et réduits en esclavage de 1891 à 1893;Attendu que, en août 1998, des centaines, sinon des milliers de Hazaras – hommes, femmes, enfants et vieillards – ont été massacrés dans les villes de Mazar-e-Sharif et Bamiyan;Attendu que les Hazaras sont toujours en butte à une persécution systémique et ciblée dans l’Afghanistan d’après-2001, comme en témoignent le massacre de nouveaux-nés dans une maternité de Dasht-e-Barchi en mai 2020 ou les attaques ciblées à Behsud (dans la province de Maidan Wardak), Jibrail (Herat) et Jalalabad (Nangarhar) de janvier à mars 2021;Attendu que le Canada a dépensé 3,6 milliards de dollars en assistance à l’Afghanistan et a perdu 158 courageux militaires dans le combat contre les talibans;Attendu que l’Afghanistan demeure l’un des principaux bénéficiaires de l’aide internationale du Canada;Par conséquent, nous soussignés, prions le gouvernement du Canada de prendre les mesures suivantes :1. Reconnaître officiellement en tant que génocide le nettoyage ethnique perpétré contre les Hazaras en 1891-1893. 2. Désigner le 25 septembre à titre de Jour de commémoration du génocide hazara. 3. Appuyer le projet de loi C-287, qui permettra de garantir que toute l’aide au développement que le Canada envoie à l’Afghanistan contribue à la paix et à la sécurité de la région pour tous les peuples.
Response by the Minister of Foreign AffairsSigned by (Minister or Parliamentary Secretary): Rob OliphantRespect for human rights is fundamental to the development of more peaceful, inclusive, and prosperous societies. The promotion and protection of human rights is an integral part of Canada’s foreign policy, and Canada consistently advocates for the rights of ethnic minorities around the world, including in Afghanistan, in both bilateral and multilateral forums.Canada acknowledges that ethnic and religious groups in Afghanistan have suffered significantly from the past four decades of conflict. Canada closely monitors human rights abuses against ethnic and religious minorities in Afghanistan and has publicly condemned attacks against the Hazara community in Afghanistan. Canada denounced the tragic attack on May 8, 2021, against a girls’ high school in Kabul, which claimed the lives of 85 people, mostly young Hazara girls. Attacks such as this are a visible demonstration of the broader issues of persecution, discrimination, forced conversions and targeted attacks that ethnic and religious minorities face in Afghanistan at the hands of armed groups.Canada also notes the historic and systematic discrimination and prosecution of the Hazara population in Afghanistan, and recalls the tragic events of 1891-1893, as well as those of August 1998. Events such as these should never happen again. The determination of whether a situation constitutes genocide must however be done by a competent international or national court or tribunal, bearing in mind that the legal definition of genocide is precise and complex, as outlined in international treaties such as the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide and the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, to which Canada is a party.Canada has repeatedly shared its concerns on the situation of ethnic and religious minorities in Afghanistan, and continues to call for the full inclusion of all Afghans into every aspect of society, regardless of ethnicity, religion, or gender. Canada, alongside its international allies, continues to call for adherence to obligations under international human rights law, including the rights of women, girls, and minority groups, and that international humanitarian law is upheld in all circumstances. With the Taliban’s return to power, Canada recognizes that Afghanistan is at a pivotal moment, and is closely monitoring developments on the ground. One of Canada’s foreign policy priorities is to ensure the respect for Afghanistan’s international obligations, including forming an inclusive and representative government and protecting the fundamental rights of all Afghans. Canada reiterates that all ethnic and religious groups must be represented at all levels of Afghan government and society in order to help address the underlying problems facing the country, the root causes of discrimination and the enduring legacy left by decades of conflict. Canada has no intention of recognizing the Taliban as the government of Afghanistan.In 2021, the Government of Canada announced a total of $133 million in humanitarian assistance for Afghanistan. Canada will continue to work closely with trusted Afghan partners on the ground and international partners to bring attention to the persecution of ethnic minorities in Afghanistan and to advocate for the meaningful inclusion of marginalized groups, including the Hazara, as their participation is crucial to ensuring a sustainable peace.The promotion and protection of human rights lies at the heart of Canada’s engagement in Afghanistan and Canada’s development and security support in Afghanistan has helped promote diversity and improve the safety of ethnic minority groups over the past two decades. Canada is exploring ways to continue its support for Afghan human rights defenders and remote monitoring activities of the human rights situation by human rights bodies from outside of Afghanistan. Going forward, receiving unbiased and verified accounts of human rights atrocities will be crucial for the international community’s decision-making around its future engagement with the Taliban.On August 13, 2021, Canada announced a special humanitarian program to focus on particularly vulnerable Afghan nationals, including religious and ethnic minorities. Canada’s special immigration program has already brought thousands of Afghans, including Hazaras, to Canada, and teams across the world continue working to bring many more Afghans to safety.
AfghanistanAide au développement internationalGénocideHazaras
44e législature223Réponse du gouvernement déposée31 janvier 2022441-00007441-00007 (Affaires étrangères)RickPerkinsSouth Shore—St. MargaretsConservateurNS24 novembre 202131 janvier 202213 juin 2021Pétition à la Chambre des communes du CanadaNous soussignés, citoyens du Canada, attirons l’attention de la Chambre des communes du Canada sur ce qui suit :Attendu que, l’émir d’Afghanistan Abdur Rahman Khan, qui fut installé et subventionné par le gouvernement britannique, mena une campagne génocidaire contre les Hazaras de 1891 à 1893, exterminant la grande majorité des membres de ce groupe ethnique;Attendu que des dizaines de milliers de Hazaras furent chassés de leurs terres, tandis que d’autres furent contraints à se convertir (de chiite à sunnite), violés et réduits en esclavage de 1891 à 1893;Attendu que, en août 1998, des centaines, sinon des milliers de Hazaras – hommes, femmes, enfants et vieillards – ont été massacrés dans les villes de Mazar-e-Sharif et Bamiyan;Attendu que les Hazaras sont toujours en butte à une persécution systémique et ciblée dans l’Afghanistan d’après-2001, comme en témoignent le massacre de nouveaux-nés dans une maternité de Dasht-e-Barchi en mai 2020 ou les attaques ciblées à Behsud (dans la province de Maidan Wardak), Jibrail (Herat) et Jalalabad (Nangarhar) de janvier à mars 2021;Attendu que le Canada a dépensé 3,6 milliards de dollars en assistance à l’Afghanistan et a perdu 158 courageux militaires dans le combat contre les talibans;Attendu que l’Afghanistan demeure l’un des principaux bénéficiaires de l’aide internationale du Canada;Par conséquent, nous soussignés, prions le gouvernement du Canada de prendre les mesures suivantes :1. Reconnaître officiellement en tant que génocide le nettoyage ethnique perpétré contre les Hazaras en 1891-1893. 2. Désigner le 25 septembre à titre de Jour de commémoration du génocide hazara. 3. Appuyer le projet de loi C-287, qui permettra de garantir que toute l’aide au développement que le Canada envoie à l’Afghanistan contribue à la paix et à la sécurité de la région pour tous les peuples.
Response by the Minister of Foreign AffairsSigned by (Minister or Parliamentary Secretary): Rob OliphantRespect for human rights is fundamental to the development of more peaceful, inclusive, and prosperous societies. The promotion and protection of human rights is an integral part of Canada’s foreign policy, and Canada consistently advocates for the rights of ethnic minorities around the world, including in Afghanistan, in both bilateral and multilateral forums.Canada acknowledges that ethnic and religious groups in Afghanistan have suffered significantly from the past four decades of conflict. Canada closely monitors human rights abuses against ethnic and religious minorities in Afghanistan and has publicly condemned attacks against the Hazara community in Afghanistan. Canada denounced the tragic attack on May 8, 2021, against a girls’ high school in Kabul, which claimed the lives of 85 people, mostly young Hazara girls. Attacks such as this are a visible demonstration of the broader issues of persecution, discrimination, forced conversions and targeted attacks that ethnic and religious minorities face in Afghanistan at the hands of armed groups.Canada also notes the historic and systematic discrimination and prosecution of the Hazara population in Afghanistan, and recalls the tragic events of 1891-1893, as well as those of August 1998. Events such as these should never happen again. The determination of whether a situation constitutes genocide must however be done by a competent international or national court or tribunal, bearing in mind that the legal definition of genocide is precise and complex, as outlined in international treaties such as the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide and the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, to which Canada is a party.Canada has repeatedly shared its concerns on the situation of ethnic and religious minorities in Afghanistan, and continues to call for the full inclusion of all Afghans into every aspect of society, regardless of ethnicity, religion, or gender. Canada, alongside its international allies, continues to call for adherence to obligations under international human rights law, including the rights of women, girls, and minority groups, and that international humanitarian law is upheld in all circumstances. With the Taliban’s return to power, Canada recognizes that Afghanistan is at a pivotal moment, and is closely monitoring developments on the ground. One of Canada’s foreign policy priorities is to ensure the respect for Afghanistan’s international obligations, including forming an inclusive and representative government and protecting the fundamental rights of all Afghans. Canada reiterates that all ethnic and religious groups must be represented at all levels of Afghan government and society in order to help address the underlying problems facing the country, the root causes of discrimination and the enduring legacy left by decades of conflict. Canada has no intention of recognizing the Taliban as the government of Afghanistan.In 2021, the Government of Canada announced a total of $133 million in humanitarian assistance for Afghanistan. Canada will continue to work closely with trusted Afghan partners on the ground and international partners to bring attention to the persecution of ethnic minorities in Afghanistan and to advocate for the meaningful inclusion of marginalized groups, including the Hazara, as their participation is crucial to ensuring a sustainable peace.The promotion and protection of human rights lies at the heart of Canada’s engagement in Afghanistan and Canada’s development and security support in Afghanistan has helped promote diversity and improve the safety of ethnic minority groups over the past two decades. Canada is exploring ways to continue its support for Afghan human rights defenders and remote monitoring activities of the human rights situation by human rights bodies from outside of Afghanistan. Going forward, receiving unbiased and verified accounts of human rights atrocities will be crucial for the international community’s decision-making around its future engagement with the Taliban.On August 13, 2021, Canada announced a special humanitarian program to focus on particularly vulnerable Afghan nationals, including religious and ethnic minorities. Canada’s special immigration program has already brought thousands of Afghans, including Hazaras, to Canada, and teams across the world continue working to bring many more Afghans to safety.
AfghanistanAide au développement internationalGénocideHazaras
44e législature223Réponse du gouvernement déposée31 janvier 2022441-00003441-00003 (Affaires étrangères)AlexRuffBruce—Grey—Owen SoundConservateurON24 novembre 202131 janvier 202211 juin 2021Pétition à la Chambre des communes du CanadaNous soussignés, citoyens du Canada, attirons l’attention de la Chambre des communes du Canada sur ce qui suit :Attendu que, l’émir d’Afghanistan Abdur Rahman Khan, qui fut installé et subventionné par le gouvernement britannique, mena une campagne génocidaire contre les Hazaras de 1891 à 1893, exterminant la grande majorité des membres de ce groupe ethnique;Attendu que des dizaines de milliers de Hazaras furent chassés de leurs terres, tandis que d’autres furent contraints à se convertir (de chiite à sunnite), violés et réduits en esclavage de 1891 à 1893;Attendu que, en août 1998, des centaines, sinon des milliers de Hazaras – hommes, femmes, enfants et vieillards – ont été massacrés dans les villes de Mazar-e-Sharif et Bamiyan;Attendu que les Hazaras sont toujours en butte à une persécution systémique et ciblée dans l’Afghanistan d’après-2001, comme en témoignent le massacre de nouveaux-nés dans une maternité de Dasht-e-Barchi en mai 2020 ou les attaques ciblées à Behsud (dans la province de Maidan Wardak), Jibrail (Herat) et Jalalabad (Nangarhar) de janvier à mars 2021;Attendu que le Canada a dépensé 3,6 milliards de dollars en assistance à l’Afghanistan et a perdu 158 courageux militaires dans le combat contre les talibans;Attendu que l’Afghanistan demeure l’un des principaux bénéficiaires de l’aide internationale du Canada;Par conséquent, nous soussignés, prions le gouvernement du Canada de prendre les mesures suivantes :1. Reconnaître officiellement en tant que génocide le nettoyage ethnique perpétré contre les Hazaras en 1891-1893. 2. Désigner le 25 septembre à titre de Jour de commémoration du génocide hazara. 3. Appuyer le projet de loi C-287, qui permettra de garantir que toute l’aide au développement que le Canada envoie à l’Afghanistan contribue à la paix et à la sécurité de la région pour tous les peuples.
Response by the Minister of Foreign AffairsSigned by (Minister or Parliamentary Secretary): Rob OliphantRespect for human rights is fundamental to the development of more peaceful, inclusive, and prosperous societies. The promotion and protection of human rights is an integral part of Canada’s foreign policy, and Canada consistently advocates for the rights of ethnic minorities around the world, including in Afghanistan, in both bilateral and multilateral forums.Canada acknowledges that ethnic and religious groups in Afghanistan have suffered significantly from the past four decades of conflict. Canada closely monitors human rights abuses against ethnic and religious minorities in Afghanistan and has publicly condemned attacks against the Hazara community in Afghanistan. Canada denounced the tragic attack on May 8, 2021, against a girls’ high school in Kabul, which claimed the lives of 85 people, mostly young Hazara girls. Attacks such as this are a visible demonstration of the broader issues of persecution, discrimination, forced conversions and targeted attacks that ethnic and religious minorities face in Afghanistan at the hands of armed groups.Canada also notes the historic and systematic discrimination and prosecution of the Hazara population in Afghanistan, and recalls the tragic events of 1891-1893, as well as those of August 1998. Events such as these should never happen again. The determination of whether a situation constitutes genocide must however be done by a competent international or national court or tribunal, bearing in mind that the legal definition of genocide is precise and complex, as outlined in international treaties such as the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide and the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, to which Canada is a party.Canada has repeatedly shared its concerns on the situation of ethnic and religious minorities in Afghanistan, and continues to call for the full inclusion of all Afghans into every aspect of society, regardless of ethnicity, religion, or gender. Canada, alongside its international allies, continues to call for adherence to obligations under international human rights law, including the rights of women, girls, and minority groups, and that international humanitarian law is upheld in all circumstances. With the Taliban’s return to power, Canada recognizes that Afghanistan is at a pivotal moment, and is closely monitoring developments on the ground. One of Canada’s foreign policy priorities is to ensure the respect for Afghanistan’s international obligations, including forming an inclusive and representative government and protecting the fundamental rights of all Afghans. Canada reiterates that all ethnic and religious groups must be represented at all levels of Afghan government and society in order to help address the underlying problems facing the country, the root causes of discrimination and the enduring legacy left by decades of conflict. Canada has no intention of recognizing the Taliban as the government of Afghanistan.In 2021, the Government of Canada announced a total of $133 million in humanitarian assistance for Afghanistan. Canada will continue to work closely with trusted Afghan partners on the ground and international partners to bring attention to the persecution of ethnic minorities in Afghanistan and to advocate for the meaningful inclusion of marginalized groups, including the Hazara, as their participation is crucial to ensuring a sustainable peace.The promotion and protection of human rights lies at the heart of Canada’s engagement in Afghanistan and Canada’s development and security support in Afghanistan has helped promote diversity and improve the safety of ethnic minority groups over the past two decades. Canada is exploring ways to continue its support for Afghan human rights defenders and remote monitoring activities of the human rights situation by human rights bodies from outside of Afghanistan. Going forward, receiving unbiased and verified accounts of human rights atrocities will be crucial for the international community’s decision-making around its future engagement with the Taliban.On August 13, 2021, Canada announced a special humanitarian program to focus on particularly vulnerable Afghan nationals, including religious and ethnic minorities. Canada’s special immigration program has already brought thousands of Afghans, including Hazaras, to Canada, and teams across the world continue working to bring many more Afghans to safety.
AfghanistanAide au développement internationalGénocideHazaras
44e législature220Certifiée5 janvier 2022e-3627e-3627 (Affaires étrangères)KarlParkinsonHeatherMcPhersonEdmonton StrathconaNPDAB30 novembre 2021 à 15 h 05 (HAE)30 décembre 2021 à 15 h 05 (HAE)5 janvier 2022Pétition au <Addressee type="3" affiliationId="" mp-riding-display="1">gouvernement du Canada</Addressee>Attendu que :Le monde est aux prises avec une pénurie chronique de vaccins contre la COVID-19, en particulier dans les pays à faible revenu et à revenu intermédiaire;L’apparition du variant Delta, plus transmissible, signifie que le temps manquera bientôt pour empêcher des nombres encore plus catastrophiques d’infections et de morts dans les pays à faible revenu et à revenu intermédiaire;Le fait de laisser de vastes populations non vaccinées est à la fois dangereux pour la sécurité sanitaire du Canada, car cela permet à d’autres variants d’apparaître, et est condamnable sur le plan moral et éthique;Le Canada a passé des contrats pour 10 doses par habitant, un nombre très excessif par rapport aux besoins réalistes;Il faut réacheminer ces doses excédentaires vers les populations vulnérables dans les pays à faible revenu et à revenu intermédiaire, et il faut le faire dès que possible, dans les prochaines semaines et les prochains mois, et non dans les prochaines années; Bien que le Canada ne dispose pas à l’heure actuelle de capacités intérieures de production de vaccins, il est en mesure de fabriquer d’autres articles essentiels tels que des flacons, des seringues et des aiguilles.Nous, soussignés, résidents du Canada, prions le gouvernement du Canada de prendre les mesures suivantes : 1. Veiller à ce que tous les pays puissent acheter ou produire des vaccins à des prix abordables; 2. Appuyer la dérogation au titre de l’Accord sur les aspects des droits de propriété intellectuelle qui touchent au commerce de l’Organisation mondiale du commerce qui a été proposée par l’Inde et l’Afrique du Sud et en vertu de laquelle les titulaires renonceraient provisoirement à leurs droits de propriété intellectuelle sur les vaccins contre la COVID-19 et les technologies connexes; 3. Accélérer le don des doses excédentaires; 4. Mettre à disposition immédiatement les ressources et les connaissances canadiennes en fabrication afin d’augmenter la production tout au long de la chaîne d’approvisionnement mondiale de vaccins; 5. Consacrer les capacités de fabrication canadiennes à la production rapide de toute partie de la chaîne d’approvisionnement de vaccins.Aide au développement internationalCOVID-19ImmunisationPandémiesPropriété intellectuelle