響應「救援王炳章」倡議 溫支聯中領館示威
王玉華：王炳章若死獄中，王家誓向中共討回公道

【溫哥華訊】還有兩天就是中國海外民運第一人王炳章77歲的生日，但他22年來一直被囚禁在中共監獄。為了令王炳章早日獲釋，溫哥華支援民主運動聯合會（簡稱溫支聯）響應全球「救援王炳章」的倡議，聯合其它團體於12月28日下午，到中國駐溫總領事館舉行示威抗議。王炳章的妹妹也專程來到現場，分享王炳章「棄醫從運」的故事，並表達了王家誓為王炳章討回公道的決心。
王玉華在演講中，首先介紹了當年王炳章棄醫從運的故事。在1979年王炳章到加拿大留學，當年聖誕節，他的導師邀請他到教會，讓他見識到了信仰自由。第二年，加拿大魁北克省舉辦獨立公投，魁省人拿著選票到投票站，令他看到了真正的民主。而他又發現和他一樣到加拿大留學的，無論哪個國家來的都是帶著妻子孩子一起來的，令他感受到了人權的寶貴。而包括像王炳章一樣的中國留學生，一到加拿大就獲得醫療卡，可以去看病，沒有高低貴賤之分，令他體會到平等的美好。但是當他想到，為什麼中國人過得那麼悲慘？為什麼中國人過得那麼淒苦？為什麼不能像加拿大這樣，具有民主人權自由平等的權利呢？於是在他畢業的時候，他跟導師說，我要為中國的民主自由做出一點貢獻。他的導師來自波蘭共產國家，完全支持王炳章的選擇，並鼓勵他應該有更大的抱負，做出更大的貢獻。於是王炳章決定「放下醫學的手術刀，拿起革命的手術刀」，從此義無反顧地走上民運之路，創辦《中國之春》雜誌，成立中國民主團結聯盟，等等。
王玉華講到中共把王炳章跨國綁架投入監獄已經22年的時候，強調王炳章還過兩天就是77歲的老人，又身患重疾。她特別擔心王炳章不能活著走出中共的監獄。她特別指出，如果王炳章死在獄中，他們王家不會罷休，會全體出動，帶著醫生，帶著法醫去向中共討回公道。
活動於下午三時開始，由溫支聯前主席李美寶主持，她在講述王炳章事跡的同時，也提及28日正是已故諾貝爾和平獎得主劉曉波69歲冥誕，劉曉波在中共黑獄中因未能得到及時救治而不幸逝世，提醒人們應該特別關注王炳章的健康。
溫支聯主席Edmund Leung也在演講中指出，王炳章作為民運的先鋒，啟發了許許多多的人。他呼籲加拿大政府以及其他國家一齊施壓，要求中共無條件釋放王炳章。他又提到香港的抗爭人士，77歲的黎智英就面臨著與王炳章相似的情況，已經被關押超過一千天。Edmund強調，黎智英本可以選擇離開香港，到海外過自由的生活，但是他選擇了留下，為他所愛的香港，為民主自由的理想而奮鬥。
另外，中國民主黨溫哥華分部代表、溫哥華自由民主促進會的代表在演講時，也齊聲譴責中共長期關押王炳章，敦促北京政府立即還王炳章自由。
近百個支持者參與了「聲援王炳章」的示威活動。

圖說：
01，王炳章妹妹王玉華女士在中國駐溫哥華總領事館前演講，呼籲中共立即釋放王炳章。
02，王玉華女士講到傷心處，不禁落淚。
03，溫支聯前主席李美寶安慰王玉華。
04，溫支聯主席Edmund Leung敦促中共立即釋放王炳章，以及香港的黎智英、鄒幸彤以及所有政治犯。
05，活動有近百人參與。
06，會議結束後，王玉華女士和溫支聯及民主黨溫哥華分部代表合影。

Statement by Minister Joly on Hong Kong arrest warrants
From: Global Affairs Canada

Statement
December 24, 2024 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement:

“Canada deplores the decision by Hong Kong authorities to issue international bounties and cancel the passports of democracy activists and former Hong Kong lawmakers. Those targeted include Canadians and people with close ties to Canada.

“This attempt by Hong Kong authorities to conduct transnational repression abroad, including by issuing threats, intimidation or coercion against Canadians or those in Canada, will not be tolerated.

“Hong Kong authorities are targeting these people for actions that amount to nothing more than the exercise of freedom of speech by standing up for democracy and human rights.

“These individuals are targeted under Hong Kong’s National Security Law. The UN Human Rights Committee has called for this law’s repeal, since it is incompatible with Hong Kong’s international human rights obligations.

“Canada reiterates its previous calls to repeal the Beijing-imposed National Security Law, to end prosecution of individuals under this law and withdraw all related warrants and bounties.

“Canada will continue to stand with the people of Hong Kong.”

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En tant que Groupe d'amitié parlementaire Canada-Hong Kong, nous condamnons fermement l'imposition de la loi sur la sécurité nationale et de l'ordonnance sur la sauvegarde de la sécurité nationale. Nous demandons la libération immédiate et inconditionnelle de tous les prisonniers politiques et exhortons les gouvernements de Hong Kong et de la RPC à respecter la Déclaration conjointe sino-britannique. Nous plaidons pour le rétablissement du régime "un pays, deux systèmes", qui a permis à Hong Kong de prospérer et a fourni un modèle de gouvernance démocratique avec des freins et contrepoids appropriés.
We emphasize that the flourishing of ideas and democratic principles leads to greater prosperity for all people.
Nous soulignons que l'épanouissement des idées et des principes démocratiques conduit à une plus grande prospérité pour tous.
We urge all democrats around the world to stand in solidarity. Speak out against these injustices, support organizations advocating for human rights, and raise awareness about the situation in Hong Kong. Together, we can make a difference and help restore the freedoms and autonomy that Hong Kong was promised.
Nous exhortons tous les démocrates du monde entier à se tenir solidaires. Dénoncez ces injustices, soutenez les organisations qui défendent les droits de l'homme et sensibilisez à la situation à Hong Kong. Ensemble, nous pouvons faire la différence et aider à restaurer les libertés et l'autonomie promises à Hong Kong.


On behalf of the Canada-Hong Kong Parliamentary Friendship Group
Au nom du Groupe d'amitié parlementaire Canada-Hong Kong

Maxime Blanchette-Joncas, M.P./ député – Rimouski-Neigette-Témiscouata-Les Basques (BQ)

Paul Chiang, M.P. / député – Markham-Unionville (Lib)

Greg McLean, M.P. / député – Calgary Centre/Calgary-Centre (CPC/PCC)

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STATEMENT / DÉCLARATION - 39 Years Later: Upholding the Promises of the Sino-British Joint Declaration

Please find attached a Statement issued by the Canada-Hong Kong Parliamentary Friendship Group
Vous trouverez ci-joint une déclaration publiée par le Groupe d'amitié parlementaire Canada-Hong Kong

Statement / Déclaration

39 Years Later: Upholding the Promises of the Sino-British Joint Declaration
39 ans plus tard : Tenir les promesses de la Déclaration conjointe sino-britannique
OTTAWA, December 19, 2024 - Today marks the 39th anniversary of the Sino-British Joint Declaration, a landmark treaty that set the stage for Hong Kong's transfer control by the Government of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and promised a high degree of autonomy under the "one country, two systems" principle. This agreement was meant to preserve Hong Kong's separate governing and economic systems for 50 years, ensuring its rights and freedoms until 2047.
OTTAWA, le 19 décembre 2024 - Aujourd'hui marque le 39e anniversaire de la Déclaration conjointe sino-britannique, un traité historique qui a préparé le terrain pour le transfert de Hong Kong sous le contrôle du gouvernement de la République populaire de Chine (RPC) et a promis un haut degré d'autonomie sous le principe "un pays, deux systèmes". Cet accord visait à préserver les systèmes de gouvernance et économiques distincts de Hong Kong pendant 50 ans, garantissant ses droits et libertés jusqu'en 2047.
However, the government of the PRC has steadily eroded these promises, tightening its grip on Hong Kong and undermining its autonomy and democratic principles. This troubling trend has accelerated with the implementation of the 2020 National Security Law and the 2024 Safeguarding National Security Ordinance. These draconian laws have been used to arrest and detain peaceful pro-democracy journalists and activists, stifling free speech, debate, and peaceful protest.
Cependant, le gouvernement de la RPC a progressivement érodé ces promesses, resserrant son emprise sur Hong Kong et sapant son autonomie et ses principes démocratiques. Cette tendance inquiétante s'est accélérée avec la mise en œuvre de la loi sur la sécurité nationale de 2020 et de l'ordonnance de 2024 sur la sauvegarde de la sécurité nationale. Ces lois draconiennes ont été utilisées pour arrêter et détenir des journalistes et des militants pro-démocratie pacifiques, étouffant la liberté d'expression, le débat et la protestation pacifique.
This year has seen further regression, with the sentencing of 45 democrats who participated in lawful election primaries in 2020, and the imprisonment of two Stand News editors, Chung Pui-kuen and Patrick Lam. These actions are part of a broader crackdown on dissent, which also includes the ongoing prosecution of British citizen Jimmy Lai, founder of the pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily, who has been held in pre-trial custody for almost four years.
Cette année a vu une régression supplémentaire, avec la condamnation de 45 démocrates ayant participé à des primaires électorales légales en 2020, et l'emprisonnement de deux rédacteurs de Stand News, Chung Pui-kuen et Patrick Lam. Ces actions s'inscrivent dans une répression plus large de la dissidence, qui comprend également la poursuite en cours du citoyen britannique Jimmy Lai, fondateur du journal pro-démocratie Apple Daily, qui est en détention provisoire depuis près de quatre ans.
As the Canada-Hong Kong Parliamentary Friendship Group, we strongly condemn the imposition of the National Security Law and the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance. We call for the immediate and unconditional release of all political prisoners and urge the Hong Kong and PRC governments to respect the Sino-British Joint Declaration. We advocate for the restoration of the "one country, two systems" regime, which allowed Hong Kong to prosper and provided a model of democratic governance with appropriate checks and balances.

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Good Morning,

Today marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day dedicated to recognizing and remembering the tragic legacy of residential schools—the missing children, the families left behind, and the survivors of these institutions. This is not just a day of reflection but a call to action, inviting all of us to begin or continue our learning journey by exploring the rich and diverse cultures, voices, experiences, and histories of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples.

It’s important to recognize that Indigenous people in Canada still face many systemic barriers today—barriers that affect their health, well-being, culture, and traditions. These barriers include ongoing racism, inequality in the legal system, and a lack of access to essential resources like clean drinking water. We must understand that these challenges are not relics of the past; they are very real and present today.

Many people may not realize that the last residential schools in Canada were still open as recently as 1997. This means that survivors of these institutions are still among us, living with the trauma of those experiences. The atrocities that Indigenous people faced—from settlers, government, the church, and society—have caused intergenerational trauma, impacting younger generations in ways that can’t be ignored or forgotten.

The legacy of these historical events still affects Indigenous communities today. These are not issues that belong only to history books; they are modern-day realities. As Canadians, it is our responsibility to not only acknowledge this truth but to actively seek out education and understanding on our own. It is essential to listen to the stories that Indigenous people are willing to share and to support their voices in finding a new way forward.

Today, as we reflect on the past, let’s also commit to taking meaningful steps toward reconciliation—steps that are informed by empathy, respect, and a willingness to learn.

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