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It seems some in Canada have taken notice that certain ‘refugees’ can have a rather dark past that may make them less than optimal candidates for citizenship.
Like a bolt from the blue, Canada’s Federal Court issued a stunning rebuke to the Palestinian Authority in December.
It all started out as a run-of-the-mill immigration case, but its effects could — and should — be far-reaching.
Khitam Khudeish, a long-time employee of the Palestinian Embassy in Baghdad, came to Canada in September of 2016, claiming refugee status on the basis of religious persecution.
Our country’s tribunals and courts review thousands of similar cases each year.
This case, however, was different.
It turned out that, for 22 years, Khudeish had been doling out funds on behalf of the PLO through its “Palestine Martyrs’ Families Foundation” (PMFF.)
The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration became involved, suggesting that by aiding the PMFF, Khudeish made herself ineligible for refugee status under article 1(f) of the Refugee Convention, which bars those engaged in crimes against humanity — including terrorism.
It seems some in Canada have taken notice that certain ‘refugees’ can have a rather dark past that may make them less than optimal candidates for citizenship.
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Like a bolt from the blue, Canada’s Federal Court issued a stunning rebuke to the Palestinian Authority in December.
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Like a bolt from the blue, Canada’s Federal Court issued a stunning rebuke to the Palestinian Authority in December.
It all started out as a run-of-the-mill immigration case, but its effects could — and should — be far-reaching.
Khitam Khudeish, a long-time employee of the Palestinian Embassy in Baghdad, came to Canada in September of 2016, claiming refugee status on the basis of religious persecution.
Our country’s tribunals and courts review thousands of similar cases each year.
This case, however, was different.
It turned out that, for 22 years, Khudeish had been doling out funds on behalf of the PLO through its “Palestine Martyrs’ Families Foundation” (PMFF.)
The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration became involved, suggesting that by aiding the PMFF, Khudeish made herself ineligible for refugee status under article 1(f) of the Refugee Convention, which bars those engaged in crimes against humanity — including terrorism.