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House Hansard - 183

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
April 24, 2023 11:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 183 - Apr/24/23
Mr. Kevin Vuong (Spadina—Fort York, Ind.)
  • Apr/24/23 3:11:58 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, the situation in Sudan is rapidly deteriorating. Hundreds have been killed and thousands injured. Over 1,600 Canadians have registered with Global Affairs Canada; sadly, many more have not. The fighting is intense. Food and water supplies are limited. Canada has evacuated its embassy and suspended consular services. We know that Canada is trying to work out an evacuation plan with like-minded countries. Advising people to shelter in place with no embassy, food or water is not a viable solution. Can the minister inform the House of how the plan is coming along?
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Context: House Hansard - 183 - Apr/24/23
Hon. Robert Oliphant (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Lib.)
  • Apr/24/23 3:12:36 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, the hon. member raises an important question. It took a long time today to get out of the weeds and into a very life-threatening situation. The situation in Sudan is changing by the minute. The minister is in constant conversation with her counterparts around the world. I want to take a moment to thank our diplomats, who have been courageous and working extremely hard. They have now been removed from the embassy. The embassy is closed. However, they continue to work to support Canada's efforts at both engaging in peace and helping Canadians. If anyone has a Sudanese Canadian friend, please make sure they register with ROCA so that we can help them immediately.
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