By Canadian Press

Afghan interpreters demand Ottawa keep promise to help endangered family members

Mar 31, 2022 | 10:38 AM

OTTAWA — Dozens of Afghan interpreters who worked with Canada’s military gathered on Parliament Hill to demand the federal government help their family members.

The government introduced a special immigration stream in December to bring the families of Afghan interpreters to Canada. 

The move followed pressure from interpreters, refugee advocates and veterans for the government to do more to help people endangered for their links to Canada.

But while hundreds of family members have applied to the program, the interpreters say none have actually made it Canada. 

Immigration Minister Sean Fraser has said the government is facing unprecedented logistical challenges getting people out of Afghanistan.

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However, he says it has a moral obligation to make good on the commitment to help the families of Afghan interpreters. 

This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 31, 2022.

The Canadian Press