Gerard Kennedy - Question Period, December 3, 2009

Gerard Kennedy raises the issue of human rights in Tibet, specifically the case of Dhondup Wangchen, a Tibetan filmmaker, has been imprisoned since March for making a documentary about the treatment of Tibetans and their views.

Human Rights

Mr. Gerard Kennedy (Parkdale—High Park, Lib.): Mr. Speaker, Dhondup Wangchen, a Tibetan filmmaker, has been imprisoned since March for making a documentary about the treatment of Tibetans and their views. Mr. Wangchen has contracted hepatitis B during his incarceration and there is a question as to whether he is receiving any medical treatment for his condition. Thirty prominent Canadian filmmakers have signed a statement calling for his immediate release in recognition of the right to free speech. During his current trip to China, will the Prime Minister specifically raise this issue with the Chinese government and call for Mr. Wangchen's release?

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[gen3879]

raising human rights in general, ok, but MP Gerard Kennedy asked specifically about Dhondup Wangchen and MP Jason Kenney simply ignored that in his reply. Specifically targeting cases increases the pressure exponentially and it adds concreteness to empty political speech and I am starting to doubt the PM's willingness to do so on his trip to China.... keep it up Mr. MPs, Canada's watching and we want results, we want the release of Dhondup Wangchen

[TRebeccaDawn]

Seems like he avoided the question of Dhondup Wangchen!