Hong Kong Watch expresses gratitude to Jean Yip MP for clarifying Hong Kong Pathway rumours

Hong Kong Watch expresses our sincere gratitude to Jean Yip MP for her prompt and decisive response regarding the recent rumours surrounding the Hong Kong Pathway.

Last week, Hong Kong Watch Canada became aware of circulating rumours suggesting that the IRCC might announce changes to the Hong Kong Pathway, potentially shortening the deadline to October 3, 2025, as opposed to the previously stated August 2026. In light of our ongoing communication with the Minister of Immigration concerning the backlog, we initially considered these rumours to be unfounded. However, recognising the anxiety and uncertainty they caused within the Hong Kong community, Hong Kong Watch’s co-founder and Chair of Trustees Aileen Calverley sought clarification from Jean Yip MP.

Within one hour, Jean Yip MP conducted internal inquiries and confirmed that there were no policy changes regarding the Hong Kong Pathway. Hong Kong Watch shared the information with the press and on social media, and informed them of an imminent official statement from Jean Yip MP to clear the rumours. This not only alleviated concerns, but also allowed us to disseminate accurate information through various media channels and social media platforms.

Additionally, Aileen Calverley, alongside Director of the HongKonger Community Centre Toronto Jenny Wong, met Jean Yip MP at the Imperial Ball hosted by the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto over the weekend. During this event, she reaffirmed her commitment to standing in solidarity with the people of Hong Kong.

Thank you once again, Jean Yip MP, for your decisive action in addressing the rumours. Your leadership and unwavering support for the Hong Kong community are greatly appreciated.

香港監察感謝Jean Yip MP一直支持港人社群 發聲明澄清Hong Kong Pathway傳聞不實

香港監察衷心感謝加拿大國會議員葉嘉麗（Jean Yip MP）因應近日有關「Hong Kong Pathway」的傳聞，迅速而果斷地發表澄清聲明。

上週，加拿大香港監察獲悉有關「Hong Kong Pathway」的傳聞，指移民部可能會修改政策，將截止日期提前至2025年10月3日，而不是之前所述的2026年8月。考慮到我們就積壓問題與移民部長持續溝通，我們初時認為這些傳聞毫無根據。然而，有見這些傳聞在港人社群中引發焦慮和不確定因素，香港監察共同創辦人兼信託董事會主席Aileen Calverley聯絡Jean Yip MP尋求澄清。

在短短一小時內，Jean Yip MP向政府內部詢問並確認政府無意修改救生艇政策。香港監察隨即向傳媒和在社交媒體分享這項資訊，並通知他們Jean Yip MP即將發表官方聲明闢謠。這不但減輕香港人的憂慮，而且讓我們能夠透過各種傳媒渠道和社交媒體平台傳播正確的資訊。

另外，Aileen Calverley週末聯同多倫多香港人社區中心董事Jenny Wong在大多倫多中華文化中心舉辦的宴會上與Jean Yip MP會面。活動期間，她重申與香港人並肩同行的承諾。

香港監察再次感謝Jean Yip MP就應對傳聞採取的果斷行動。我們對你的領導力和對港人社群的堅定支持深表感激。