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Pro-Palestinian French member of European Parliament denied entry to Canada

Rima Hassan, a French member of the European Parliament of Palestinian origin, was denied entry to Canada shortly before her flight due to a sudden review of her travel authorization citing alleged omissions about past visa refusals and alleged criminal conduct linked to her political activism.
Hassan disputes the allegations as politically motivated and without convictions, with her party La France Insoumise claiming the move restricts political freedom of expression.
Hassan was invited to speak at pro-Palestinian conferences in Montreal and will now deliver her talks remotely.
Canadian officials and advocacy groups have condemned the decision as an obstruction to parliamentary work and free speech.

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VINnews

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Canada Denies Entry to Rima Hassan as Jewish Groups Point To Past Pro-palestinian Remarks

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CBC News

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Pro-Palestine European Parliament member Rima Hassan says she was denied entry to Canada

A French-Palestinian member of the European Parliament says she was denied entry into Canada only days before she was scheduled to participate in conferences in Montreal. Rima Hassan wrote online that she was "prevented" from coming to Canada in what she described as an attempt at censorship.

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The Globe & Mail

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European Parliament member says she was denied entry to Canada due to pro-Palestinian views

Rima Hassan claims she was ‘prevented’ from entering the country, describing it as an attempt at censorship

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Jerusalem Post

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Pro-Palestine French politician banned from Canada, blames 'Israel lobby'

French MEP Rima Hassan said Canada revoked her travel approval ahead of planned Montreal events, citing undisclosed entry issues and a prior offense.

5 hours ago·Jerusalem, Israel

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The Toronto Star

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European Parliament member Rima Hassan says she was denied entry to Canada

MONTRÉAL - A French-Palestinian member of the European Parliament says she was denied entry into Canada only days before she was scheduled to participate in conferences in Montreal.

5 hours ago·Toronto, Canada

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