This episode is five interviews with Canadians who suffered mentally, emotionally and financially in their attempts to be reunited with their families in Gaza under the governments Temporary Resident Visa Program for Gazans (TRV).

The first interview is with Samar Alkhdour whose story highlights the government's attempt to suppress advocacy and freedom of expression and assembly revolving critique of the TRV.

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Link and Resources (hyperlinked):

- Email Ministers Miller and Joly - Gaza Visa Day of Action
- CityNews Samar's Criminal Harrassment Charge Statement
- All past articles and interviews covering Samar Alkhdour's advocacy.
- CJPME Gaza Visa Program: Intended to Fail
- CJPME Press Release on Samar Alkhdour

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