Almost a year after Afghanistan fell to the Taliban, the Canadian special immigration program for Afghans is nearing capacity, but many who were instrumental in helping Canadian troops while in the country remain in hiding looking for a way out. Advocates and families with relatives still in the country are once again calling on Ottawa to do more. Abigail Bimman has the story.
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