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Canadians describe surveillance, intimidation and terror ‘under China’s shadow’Canadians who have fled China for a new life say they have been coerced into spying on high-profile activists by the Chinese Communist Party — with their family used as collateral.InvestigationsApr 5
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Why Chinese interference is an everyday problem for many Canadians: ‘They brainwash people’Canadians say they are routinely harassed and blackmailed to keep them from protesting against the Chinese Communist Party, but are too scared to report incidents to the RCMP.InvestigationsApr 4
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Canadian MPs unanimously vote to resettle 10,000 displaced UyghursLiberal MP Sameer Zuberi proposed the motion last June, calling on the government to launch a program in 2024 to bring Uyghurs and other Muslims of Turkic origin to Canada.CanadaFeb 1
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Federal Court rejects Uyghur group’s lawsuit claiming Ottawa breached UN conventionThe judge says courts can only rule on whether the government is following existing laws and policies, instead of delving into global agreements.CanadaJan 30
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Winnipeg looks at severing ties with sister city in China over human rights concernsWinnipeg's sister city status with Chengdu, China, was cemented in 1988.PoliticsJan 12
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Canada among 50 countries urging China to release detained UyghursThe 50 countries urged China to clarify ``the fate and whereabouts of missing family members'' and arrange safe contacts and reunions.WorldOct 31, 2022
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UN’s Xinjiang report: Canada must stop Uyghur forced labour imports, advocates sayUyghur Canadian advocates said the Canada should work to create a refugee program for Uyghurs and block Chinese products related to Uyghur forced labour from entering the country.CanadaSep 6, 2022
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Document reveals China’s attempt to stop UN rights chief from releasing Xinjiang reportIt was not clear whether United Nations High Commissioner Michelle Bachelet had received the letter, and an OHCHR spokesperson declined to comment on the matter.WorldJul 19, 2022
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Beijing Olympics should not distract from China’s human rights controversies: expertsBehind the athletic spectacle, China's human rights record and democratic crackdowns continue to be scrutinized, with many activists still calling for the Games to be boycotted.WorldFeb 3, 2022
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‘Genocide games’: Athletes urged to speak out against Winter OlympicsHuman rights activists are pushing athletes at the Winter Olympics to use their platforms to speak against Chinese abuses such as the crackdown in Hong Kong and Uyghur atrocities.WorldJan 28, 2022
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