QUESTION PERIOD — Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
Visa Applications
April 17, 2024
Senator Gold, the Canadian Hockey League has announced that they’re reversing their ban on drafting hockey players from Russia and Belarus. This ban was imposed when Russia invaded Ukraine with the support of Belarus.
What is the position of the government on giving visas to these hockey players?
Thank you both for your question and for bringing this to my attention. I will have to make inquiries and raise this with the minister because, as it stands, I do not have an answer to your question. I will certainly raise it with the minister.
I look forward to your answer. You may know this; if not, you can get back to me: What is the current position of the Government of Canada on awarding visas to anyone from Russia or Belarus?
I do not have the details of the policies on hand. Undoubtedly, they are available but they may or may not be available publicly. I will certainly make inquiries.
