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Subject:
LGBT Refugees from Iran
Friends,
Last
Friday, my colleague John Baird, Minister of Foreign Affairs, spoke in
great detail about Canada’s principled foreign policy, including our
efforts to promote basic freedoms around the world, and to take a stand
against the persecution of gays and lesbians, and against the
marginalization of women in many societies. I made similar remarks in my
speech last November to the global conference of the United Nations
High Commissioner for Refugees, where I raised the particular plight of
gay and lesbian refugees.
As
Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, I believe
that Canada should always be a place of refuge for those who truly need
our protection. That is why we continue to welcome those fleeing
persecution, which oftentimes includes certain death, including on the
basis of sexual orientation.
We
are proud of the emphasis our Conservative Government has placed on gay
and lesbian refugee protection, which is without precedent in Canada’s
immigration history. We have increased the resettlement of gay refugees
living abroad as part of our refugee programs. In particular, we have
taken the lead in helping gay refugees who have fled often violent
persecution in Iran to begin new, safe lives in Canada. We are also
helping community groups like the Rainbow Refugee Committee to sponsor
gay refugees for resettlement to Canada.
Please click on the web-links below for more information. I would appreciate hearing your thoughts.
Sincerely,
Hon. Jason Kenney, PC, MP
Calgary Southeast
www.JasonKenney.ca
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