Judy Sgro
Judy Sgro is a Canadian politician and member of the Liberal Party, serving as the Member of Parliament for Humber River-Black Creek since 2015. She has a long history in Canadian politics, having first been elected to the House of Commons in 2000. Sgro has held various roles, including serving as the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship. Known for her advocacy on issues such as immigration, women's rights, and public safety, she has been vocal in supporting the campaign to grant Canadian citizenship to jailed Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai.
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Judy Sgro has been advocating for Jimmy Lai's honorary Canadian citizenship and condemned his sentencing.
Anand, MPs voice disappointment over Jimmy Lai’s 20-year sentence
Canada· 2026-02-09
Liberal MP Judy Sgro, the head of an informal Canada-Taiwan friendship parliamentary group, said the MP delegation visit to Taiwan had been planned for some time.
Two Liberal MPs cut Taiwan trip short as Carney heads to ChinaCanada· 2026-01-12
Liberal MP Judy Sgro condemned Jimmy Lai's conviction as a slap in the face for democracy.
Jimmy Lai’s Canadian family, MPs call for his release on humanitarian, health groundsCanada· 2025-12-16
Judy Sgro, an Ontario Liberal MP, called Michael Ma's announcement 'wonderful'.
Ontario MP Michael Ma crosses floor to Liberals, putting party one seat short of majorityCanada· 2025-12-12
Liberal MP Judy Sgro called for Mr. Lai to be granted honorary Canadian citizenship, as a symbolic gesture of support for the jailed businessman.
Carney breaks silence on Jimmy Lai, says jailed Hong Kong publisher should be freedCanada· 2025-10-17
Judy Sgro is a Liberal Party lawmaker and cochair of the Canada-Taiwan Parliamentary Friendship Group who urged ICAO to include Taiwan.
Canadian MPs call for ICAO to include Taiwan
Taiwan· 2025-09-23
Judy Sgro cohosted a news conference urging the inclusion of Taiwan in ICAO.
Canadian lawmakers urge Taiwan’s inclusion in ICAOTaiwan· 2025-09-23Canadian lawmaker Judy Sgro advocated for Taiwan's invitation to the ICAO assembly.
ICAO is ‘bending to Beijing’s bullying’: Canadian lawmakerTaiwan· 2025-09-18
Canadian lawmaker Judy Sgro, cochair of the Canada-Taiwan Parliamentary Friendship Group, joined the crowd.
Taiwanese-Canadians host first ‘Taiwan Day’ with Blue JaysTaiwan· 2025-09-15
Canadian lawmaker Judy Sgro, cochair of the Canada-Taiwan Parliamentary Friendship Group, joined the crowd.
Taiwanese-Canadians host first ‘Taiwan Day’ with Blue JaysTaiwan· 2025-09-15Judy Sgro is a Liberal MP leading efforts to grant honorary Canadian citizenship to Jimmy Lai.
Immigration minister urged to grant jailed Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai citizenshipCanada· 2025-08-02
Judy Sgro, chairperson of the Canadian-Taiwan Parliamentary Friendship Group, expressed concerns about aviation safety due to China's flight route modifications.
Concerns about route W121 raisedTaiwan· 2025-07-06Liberal MP Judy Sgro placed a motion calling for Mr. Lai to be granted honorary citizenship on the House of Commons order paper.
Ottawa silent on Jimmy Lai as EU pressures China to release jailed Hong Kong publisherCanada· 2025-06-26
Judy Sgro expressed disappointment that the government blocked a motion to award honorary citizenship to Jimmy Lai.
Carney under pressure from human-rights, prodemocracy groups to highlight Jimmy Lai’s case at G7Canada· 2025-06-14
Judy Sgro is a Liberal MP who was told to shelve the motion for Jimmy Lai's honorary citizenship.
Government told Liberal MP to shelve motion on honorary citizenship for Jimmy LaiCanada· 2025-06-12
Liberal MP Judy Sgro told The Globe that she is pressing ahead with plans to table a motion to grant Jimmy Lai honorary Canadian citizenship.
Ottawa under pressure to raise plight of Jimmy Lai at G7 summitCanada· 2025-06-12
Liberal MP Judy Sgro said she plans to table the motion in the Commons on Wednesday and that she is confident it will pass.
MPs set to vote on motion seeking honorary citizenship for jailed Hong Kong businessman Jimmy LaiCanada· 2025-06-11Judy Sgro is a Liberal MP who is backing the campaign for Jimmy Lai's citizenship.
Campaign under way to grant Jimmy Lai, jailed Hong Kong publisher, Canadian citizenshipCanada· 2025-05-29
