Let’s call it ‘pluralism’…. is ‘multiculturalism’ dead?
Share This is a very important debate. Really want to hear from the readers on this. BTW, should Kenney change his title to “minister responsible for pluralism”? Any alarm here? In short: So … what’s the difference? Multiculturalism: The term is strictly for immigrants – it does not include Canada’s English or French founding cultures or aboriginal people, government documents suggest. Jason Kenney, the federal minister... [Read More...]
[GB] Whose interest does the Fraser Institute serve?
Share Guest blogger: Gabriel Yiu, former BC NDP candidate for Vancouver Fraserview To clearly stand out a guest blogger entry, all such headlines will begin with [GB]. A recent book against Asian immigrants published by the right-wing research organization, the Fraser Institute, has raised concerns among the general public, to such a point that federal Immigration minister Jason Kenney had to draw a line publicly to distance his government from the... [Read More...]
Auditor general denies government’s claimed success of immigration reform
Share Auditor General of Canada Sheila Fraser tables the 2009 Fall Report in Ottawa, Ont., Tuesday November 3, 2009. (CP) Auditor general Sheila Fraser opened fire against the gov’s immigration reform today (full OAG report). While CIC has said that it has cleared 30% of backlog within a year, Fraser says the drop was only 6.5%. Whose accounting should we trust? Reforms to fast track skilled immigrants a bust so far: auditor general THE CANADIAN... [Read More...]
Trudeau still seen as best Canadian PM; Harper and Mulroney as worst
Share With Mulroney being grilled at the Oliphant enquiry day and night and Harper’s deliberate effort to distant himself from his former mentor, it’s quite surprising that Harper still surpasses Mulroney as the worst PM. Perhaps the Tories should really think again picking another leader if they wish to have any hope in getting more popular support… perhaps Jason Kenney — can he turn himself into the Best PM from the Best... [Read More...]
Another insight into why British MP was denied entry to Canada
Share Just found this very interesting analysis into why British MP Galloway is banned from entering Canada. According to Global Research, there’s much more behind mere “security measures” claimed by CIC minister Jason Kenney. British MP George Galloway barred from Canada under the Canada Israel “Public Security” Agreement by Michel Chossudovsky Global Research, March 26, 2009 (The Centre for Research on Globalisation... [Read More...]
Immigration wait times improve in 2008
Share At least CIC realizes we have to compete with other western countries for immigrants. Good for them. THE CANADIAN PRESS – Canada has reversed a decades-long trend toward longer immigration wait times, with prospective newcomers having their applications processed 12% faster last year. The 2008 figures from Citizenship and Immigration show 80% of applications were processed within 33 months – a four-month improvement from 2007. The... [Read More...]
French or English should be must for immigrants who want citizenship: Kenney
Share I think this is right. I’m a little surprised that they didn’t do it earlier. The question is, how do they define “competent” English. (Note on Mar 21, 2009: Kenney released a statement to clarify his position on language and citizenship.) THE CANADIAN PRESS – Immigrants who can’t speak English or French well enough should be denied citizenship, says a federal politician. Canada needs to improve its efforts... [Read More...]
Cutting immigration and anti-immigrant sentiments
Share Will the Chinese once again be made easy scapegoats for the loss of jobs in Canada? We all should be cautioned. (CIV file photo) CanWest reports tonight that CIC minister Jason Kenney is considering axing the number of immigrants coming to Canada. CIC later clarified its position on Omni News that only temporary foreign work permits may drop for a short while but overall immigration levels will remain untouched. Well, I can see the consideration... [Read More...]
Kenney denies special permits for Gitmo Uyghurs
Share Jason Kenney’s office has sternly refuted a story published by CanWest about Canada’s plan to take in Uyghur detainees at Guantanamo Bay. This is the CanWest’s story: Immigration Minister Jason Kenney is looking at the possibility of accepting several Chinese Muslims being held at Guantanamo Bay, without setting a precedent for several other detainees at the U.S. military camp who would like to settle in Canada. Among other... [Read More...]
Tories set to fight back
Share Looks like the Conservative fighting dogs will start barking soon. Jason Kenney will be the first: Toronto, Vancouver, Winnipeg, Montreal – Conservative cabinet minister Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration, and Multiculturalism, will participate in a conference call TOMORROW with the media. He will deliver a statement and then answer questions on the Liberal-NDP-Bloc Quebecois plan to overturn the results of the last election. When:... [Read More...]
