Video Archive

00:28:35

In Committee from the House of Commons

MPs Consider Motion to Include After-Action Review Reports On Kabul Evacuation

Special Committee on Afghanistan - May 25, 2022: The special committee resumes its consideration of Conservative MP Alex Ruff's motion. Ruff asked the Privy Council Office, Global Affairs Canada, and the Canadian Armed Forces to provide the committee with the completed or draft after-action review reports on the evacuation of Kabul in August of 2021.

02:06:00

In Committee from the House of Commons

Defence Minister Anita Anand and Senior Officials On Kabul Evacuation Process

Special Committee on Afghanistan - May 9, 2022: National Defence Minister Anita Anand and officials from the Department of National Defence appear before the committee and take questions on the Kabul evacuation process. Minister Anand also briefs the committee on Operation Aegis, and her department's efforts to assist Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada resettle Afghan refugees.

01:57:59

In Committee from the House of Commons

Foreign Affairs Minister On Canada's Response to the Situation in Afghanistan

Special Committee on Afghanistan - May 2, 2022: The committee hears from Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly on Canada's response to the situation in Afghanistan. Senior officials from the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development also appear as witnesses.

02:12:12

In Committee from the House of Commons

Immigration Minister Sean Fraser Questioned On Delays In Afghan Resettlements

Special Committee on Afghanistan - April 25, 2022: The committee members question Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister Sean Fraser and officials from Global Affairs Canada on the government's efforts to resettle Afghan refugees. The minister continues to face criticism from NDP MP Jenny Kwan and Conservative MP Jasraj Singh Hallan for bottlenecks, the red tape within his department, stonewalling, and backlogs in processing documents. Afghan interpreters who previously spoke to the committee critiqued Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada's handling of applications and asked the government to reduce barriers to facilitate a smoother transition to Canada.

01:58:39

In Committee from the House of Commons

Committee Hears From Former Canadian Armed Forces Interpreters

Special Committee on Afghanistan - April 11, 2022 : The committee members receive a briefing on the human rights crisis in Afghanistan from former interpreters of the Canadian Armed Forces and representatives from the Calgary Catholic Immigration Society.

01:59:31

In Committee from the House of Commons

Briefing from International Development Minister on the Crisis in Afghanistan

Special Committee on Afghanistan - April 4, 2022: Minister of International Development Harjit Sajjan briefs the committee on Canada’s response to the humanitarian crisis in Taliban-governed Afghanistan. Officials from Global Affairs Canada also appear as witnesses.

03:14:19

In Committee from the House of Commons

Human Rights Journalist and Documentary Filmmaker Describe Life in Afghanistan

Special Committee on Afghanistan - March 28, 2022: Journalist and human rights activist Sally Armstrong and documentary film Burkas2Bullets producer Alison MacLean share their experiences and understandings of the on-the-ground reality in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. They also critically examine Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada's performance and the national response to the humanitarian crisis triggered by last year's Taliban takeover. The committee also hears from representatives from Afghan Community Vancouver, Human Rights Watch, Tenth Church Refugee Ministry, Women Leaders of Tomorrow, and Women & Peace Studies Organization – Afghanistan. Also appearing as witnesses are Sima Samar (former chairperson, Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission) and Djawid Taheri (Lawyer).

03:05:27

In Committee from the House of Commons

Committee Hears From Witnesses On the Situation in Afghanistan

Special Committee on Afghanistan - March 21, 2022: The committee resumes its study of the situation in Afghanistan. Appearing as witnesses are Kaylee Perez (Canadian Refugee Sponsorship Agreement Holders Association), Maria Toorpakai Wazir (Maria Toorpakai Foundation), Dr. Wendy Cukier (Ted Rogers School of Management), Khalil Shariff (Aga Khan Foundation Canada), Dr. Kelly Ernst (Centre for Newcomers) and Reid Sirrs (Global Affairs Canada).

02:19:40

In Committee from the House of Commons

Special Committee Continues to Study Afghan Humanitarian Crisis

Special Committee on Afghanistan - February 28, 2022: The committee continues its study of humanitarian assistance for the Afghan people in the wake of last year’s takeover by Taliban forces. Appearing as witnesses are Wendy Long (Afghan-Canadian Interpreters), Brian Macdonald and Eleanor Taylor (Aman Lara), Julian Spencer-Churchill (Concordia University), Brandi Hansen (Vector Global Solutions), Friba Rezayee (Women Leaders of Tomorrow), David Theodore Lavery, Stephen Peddle and Corey Shelson.

03:05:26

In Committee from the House of Commons

Afghanistan Committee Hears From Retired Major Generals on Humanitarian Aid

Special Committee on Afghanistan - February 14, 2022: The committee continues its study of humanitarian assistance for the Afghan people in the wake of last year’s takeover by Taliban forces. Appearing as witnesses are Retired Maj.-Gen. David Fraser and Retired Maj.-Gen. Dean Milner (Afghan Strategic Evacuation Team), Asma Faizi (Afghan Women's Organization Refugee and Immigrant Services), Amy Avis and Erica See (Canadian Red Cross), Aziz Amiri (Canada Afghanistan Business Council) and Oliver Thorne (Veterans Transition Network).

02:12:50

In Committee from the House of Commons

Special Committee Continues to Study Afghan Humanitarian Crisis

Special Committee on Afghanistan - February 7, 2022: The committee continues its study of humanitarian assistance for the Afghan people in the wake of last year’s takeover by Taliban forces. Representatives from CARE Canada, Doctors Without Borders, UNICEF, Canadian Hazara Humanitarian Services, and Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan appear before the committee to suggest ways Canada can continue its aid measures for Afghanistan.

01:41:15

In Committee from the House of Commons

Special Afghanistan Committee Begins Study on Humanitarian Assistance

Special Committee on Afghanistan - January 31, 2022 : The committee begins its study of humanitarian assistance for the Afghan people. Appearing as witnesses are Patrick Hamilton (International Committee of the Red Cross); John Aylieff (World Food Programme); Indrika Ratwatte and Rema Jamous Imseis (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees); George Varughese (United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan) as well as Julie McKinlay and Michael Messenger (World Vision Canada).

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