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Feb 8, 2021: Canada launched 'Lifeboat' pathways for Hong Kong residents, a direct response to the imposition of the National Security Law and the deteriorating human rights situation in Hong Kong. These measures, including new routes to permanent residency, were designed to offer a safe haven for those seeking to leave the city. The program underscored Canada's deep concern over China's actions and its support for Hong Kongers by providing potential opportunities to study, work, and eventually settle in Canada.