Envoy: Canada committed to TT's security

Days after members of the Prison Officers Association (POA) and their relatives delivered a letter seeking asylum in Canada because of increasing attacks against officers, a spokesperson for the Canadian High Commission said Canada remains committed to promoting safety and security in Trinidad.

Newsday spoke to John Babcock, a spokesperson for Global Affairs Canada yesterday who said that while he was not at liberty to comment on any correspondence between the POA and the Canadian High Commission, the Canadian government and local authorities were working to improve safety and security in this country.

“The protection and promotion of human rights is a key priority for the Government of Canada and we are working with the Government of Trinidad and Tobago and other international partners to tackle crime, improve security and protect human rights across the region.” Last week Thursday more than 50 members of the Prison Officers Association and their relatives delivered a letter requesting asylum from the Canadian government in light of increasing security concerns. Minister of National Security Edmund Dillon expressed concern over the action and is expected to meet with the Association tomorrow.

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