Washington DC, March 31 -- The Uyghur Human Rights Project has expressed deep concern over recent remarks made by Canadian Member of Parliament Michael Ma, which, according to the organisation, appear to dismiss well-documented evidence of forced labour in China, including that involving Uyghurs.

As cited in a UHRP press release, the comments were made during a parliamentary hearing on March 26, 2026, where Ma repeatedly questioned Margaret McCuaig-Johnston of the China Strategic Risks Institute regarding whether she had personally witnessed forced labour in China. In response to her reference to research conducted by Human Rights Watch, Ma reportedly stated, "I don't believe reports, I only believe in things that I can see with my own e...