Canada Falls Short on Uyghur Refugee Pledge

0:00It's April 22nd. Welcome to Canada News Today, powered by AI, back in 2023. Canada's House of Commons unanimously passed a motion, pushing the government to resettle 10,000 Uighurs. Refugees by the end of 2026. But three years later, a senior immigration official just admitted to the House Immigration Committee that fewer than 300 have actually made. It here. That motion got full support across the board, including from current immigration minister Lena Diab, who backed it as a backbench MP at the time. The goal was clear. Offer a safe haven amid reports of persecution in China. Weager advocates and opposition voices are calling this out as a major shortfall, especially with families still waiting in limbo. The slow pace has sparked questions about Canada's commitment to human rights pledges. Lately, officials point to warming ties with China, or what they're calling a day-ton, as a factor slowing things down. Processing hurdles and diplomatic shifts have kept numbers way below target.

1:01With the deadline looming next year, pressure's building for real action will Canada step up or let this promise fade. Stay tuned as this unfolds.