WHAT IS THE ISSUE?
The Canadian government is complicit in denying our students access to education.
Over 130 Palestinian students from Gaza have been accepted into Canadian universities but remain trapped due to the Government of Canada's inaction. Many have evacuated and completed biometrics, yet their study permits have been stalled for close to two years. As a result, many have lost their admissions due to government delays and are facing life-threatening conditions in Gaza.
Unlike the UK, France, Germany, Italy, and Ireland, Canada has refused to amend existing policy frameworks to allow biometrics exemption, provide evacuation support, or process visas on humanitarian and compassionate grounds.
We urge Canadians to email and call their MPs. We are demanding immediate policy change to allow these students to continue their education and uphold Canada’s historic commitment to global academic solidarity and humanitarian principles.
Their lives and futures are on the line. Canada must act now!
