The first thing to note is that Canada admits many immigrants from the “shithole” countries.
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Canada not Immune to Trumpism
What can I say: I called it. It may have been my lifetime exposure to dictatorships. It may be my gradual and irreversible loss of faith in humanity that has made me become so jaded.…
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The University of Toronto’s International Human Rights Program is suggesting that Mexico be removed from Canada’s “safe country” list, making it easier for sexual minorities and those living with HIV to seek asylum here. The…
View More “Safe Country” Should Not Apply to Mexico, says UofT StudyCanada Defends Fast-Track Refugee Plan to U.S.
In this week’s round-up of what’s been making headlines in Canada’s ethnic media: India’s Republic Day was not a celebration for everyone, Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne’s visit to a Sikh shrine was less controversial than…
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Growing up Muslim: An Individual Story, a Universal Tale
I asked Anton Leo, the head of comedy for CBC Television, why he had decided to green-light “Little Mosque on the Prairie” all those years ago. He said he was the son of Italian immigrants…
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On Balance, Karzai Rescued Afghanistan
Hamid Karzai arrived in Kandahar 13 years ago, as a relatively unknown man ready to topple the Taliban’s stronghold and lead the country towards peace and democracy. As he steps down from his presidency and…
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Consumers More Borderless Than Multinationals
I became a Canadian citizen in November last year. Like most immigrants to Canada, I am proud and grateful to join my fellow Canadians in building this extraordinary nation. That didn’t stop me, however, from…
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