Canada has eased requirements for Hong Kongers applying for permanent residency through a temporary immigration pathway created after China began arresting pro-democracy protestors.
Ottawa's loosened immigration requirements for Hong Kongers took effect on Tuesday. The change allows those with sufficient work experience to apply for permanent residency even if they're not a recent university graduate.
Hong Kongers with one year of full-time work experience in Canada or 1,560 hours of part-time experience in the last three years are now eligible through a temporary immigration pathway created in 2021 after China began arresting pro-democracy protestors. The Echo Theatre in Calgary organizes screenings of Hong Kong movies and hosts other cultural events. CEO Veronica Lee said said eliminating education requirements for Hong Kongers seeking permanent residency will encourage more immigration to Calgary, which already has a growing Hong Kong diaspora population.
CBC News is not identifying the spokesperson because they said Chinese Communist Party sympathizers threatened a member of the organization for speaking out against Chinese influence in Hong Kong."[Residents] have a choice between staying... or find a new way to continue the lifestyle they have been enjoying — like freedom of speech."
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