Canada-China Committee Urges Ottawa to Sanction Officials Responsible for Rights Violations in Hong Kong

A large display showing the Goddess of Democracy (top C) and lettering that reads 'Free HK' is seen near Victoria Park in Hong Kong on June 4, 2020. Anthony Wallace /AFP via Getty Images

A parliamentary committee is urging the government to publicly condemn Beijing’s breach of Hong Kong’s autonomy and civil rights, calling for co-ordination with allied nations to sanction the Chinese officials responsible.

In a report (pdf) released Feb. 25, the Special Committee on Canada-China Relations calls for support of “universal suffrage” in Hong Kong.