from twitter account NasAlSudann:
"Analyzing Canada's discriminatory immigration policy toward conflict-affected individuals from Sudan in contrast to the Ukrainian immigration pathway:
- Canada established a flexible pathway for Ukrainian nationals in 21 days, yet took 257 days to announce a restrictive pathway for individuals affected by conflict in Sudan. This delay directly prolonged the suffering of Sudanese Canadians and their families.
- Canada's immigration policy reveals stark discrepancies: Ukrainian immigrants face no cap, with 950,000+ approvals, while Sudanese applicants are capped at 3,250 despite similar displacement (Sudan 10.7M, Ukraine 10M). This burdens the former with capacity constraints.
- Canada granted Ukrainians fully funded services: job boards, free flights, education, translations, temporary accommodations, and more. Applicants from Sudan lack this support, hindering their adjustment and worsening financial burdens.
- Canada prioritized Ukrainian applications, processing standard applications within 14 days, whereas, for those from Sudan, no processing times have been announced. Sudanese applicants may face a standard processing time of up to 12 months, delaying access to safety.
- Canada provided Ukrainians with application support via web, email, & phone services & comprehensive guidance translated into Ukrainian. In contrast, those from Sudan lack similar resources, facing unclear instructions, & limited support, undermining their applications.
- Ukrainians were exempt from medical exams, associated costs, and risks; unlike those from Sudan who must acquire medical exams and face associated costs and risks. Limited testing in Sudan also prolongs applications, exposing individuals to ongoing conflict.
- Applicants from Sudan face restrictive financial criteria, biometric fees, and exorbitant application fees. In contrast, Canada exempted Ukrainians from all fees. Over 1.18 million Ukrainian applications were processed at no cost.
- Canada allowed unlimited entry for all Ukrainian nationals and their families, irrespective of their ties to Canada. In contrast, applicants from Sudan face stringent criteria, qualifying for application only if they have immediate relatives in Canada.
- Canada offered Ukrainians financial assistance of $3,000 per adult and $1,500 per child, while Sudanese applicants aren't offered any financial support, leaving their family in Canada to cover all application, travel, and integration costs. 211,054 Ukrainian newcomers received this financial assistance, totaling $563,632,500 by Dec. 10, 2023. If all 958,190 approved CUAET applicants applied, Canada would spend over $2.5 billion on financial assistance alone for Ukrainians.
- While Canada has demonstrated its capacity to alleviate the burden for individuals affected by conflict, as evidenced by its support for Ukrainians, there remains a striking absence of empathy and consideration for those fleeing conflict and persecution in Sudan.
It's imperative to urge Minister Marc Miller to address these discrepancies and implement equitable immigration policies. Email your MPs, Ministers, and news agencies.
Full letter http://tinyurl.com/SudanIRCCLetter