Canada Terminates Hong Kong Immigration Scheme

Canada ends Hong Kong ‘lifeboat’ immigration scheme launched in the wake of national security law

Canada has ceased accepting applicants for a “lifeboat” immigration scheme introduced for Hongkongers in the wake of the national security law. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, the government department responsible for immigration to the country, said in a statement on Friday that the scheme – which allows Hongkongers to gain permanent residency in Canada – […]

By Hillary Leung