Lack of care and response for contractors who worked on Canadian projects in Afghanistan is unacceptable

The Afghan nationals who helped Canadian efforts in Afghanistan are at risk, and Canada is bound to them. The lack of care and urgency displayed in this process is not only a disservice, it also tarnishes Canada's reputation as a leader in humanitarian aid.

Immigration Minister Sean Fraser, pictured on the Hill. Sayad Ali Mousavi Azad says the response from Fraser's department regarding the resettlement program has been disappointing.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY SAYAD ALI MOUSAVI AZAD

July 3, 2023

VANCOUVER—It has been a year since the Afghan-Canadian's sister—who is a lawyer and whose identity cannot be released for safety reasons—applied for the

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