CIMM Committee Meeting
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Minutes of Proceedings
It was agreed, — That the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration issue a press release calling on the Minister of Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship to: (a) extend the special immigration measures afforded to Ukrainian nationals to other regions faced with a humanitarian crisis such as Afghanistan, Yemen, Rohingya and Hong Kong, including the expansion of biometrics collection capabilities in neighbouring countries and the issuance Temporary Resident Permits and single journey travel documents to those without a passport; (b) allow displaced persons in third countries, such as Afghans and other refugees in Ukrainian refugee camps, to seek refuge in Canada; (c) waive the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees refugee determination; and (d) make available these measures to Afghans in Afghanistan.
The committee resumed consideration of a draft report.
At 12:51 p.m., the sitting was suspended.
At 12:53 p.m., the sitting resumed.
At 1:01 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.