Conservative anti-immigrant ad

[matthewc]

Hi folks,

I've generally tried to keep politics well clear of my efforts to help other immigrants through this forum and others, although as many of you know I spend most of my time doing advocacy work on environmental issues. Today I'm going to make a brief exception to that, as I think this is too important not to share with this community...

This Conservative Party ad is airing only in Quebec, where anti-immigrant sentiments are stronger than elsewhere in Canada. It is one of the most offensive pieces of revolting, toxic propaganda I have ever seen from a mainstream party in a democratic country:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcptS3RSvyY

I'm a strong believer in our obligations to care for those fleeing persecution. Canada's refugee protection system certainly isn't perfect, but it is recognised world wide as a shining example of many of the ways to do things right.

I don't care how you plan to vote on May 2nd (if you can even vote at all) but please consider sharing this with your immigrant friends and loved ones so that all Canadians can make up their minds knowing what the man who wants unchecked power really thinks about immigrants.

Matthew

[fariza]

Thanks for sharing Matthews...
Many of us don't yet have voting power but still good to explore intentional political stances

[pearl2010]

Thanks for sharing Matthewc.

[pittabread]

Hi folks,

I've generally tried to keep politics well clear of my efforts to help other immigrants through this forum and others, although as many of you know I spend most of my time doing advocacy work on environmental issues. Today I'm going to make a brief exception to that, as I think this is too important not to share with this community...

This Conservative Party ad is airing only in Quebec, where anti-immigrant sentiments are stronger than elsewhere in Canada. It is one of the most offensive pieces of revolting, toxic propaganda I have ever seen from a mainstream party in a democratic country:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcptS3RSvyY

I'm a strong believer in our obligations to care for those fleeing persecution. Canada's refugee protection system certainly isn't perfect, but it is recognised world wide as a shining example of many of the ways to do things right.

I don't care how you plan to vote on May 2nd (if you can even vote at all) but please consider sharing this with your immigrant friends and loved ones so that all Canadians can make up their minds knowing what the man who wants unchecked power really thinks about immigrants.

Matthew

Appreciate your efforts. I remember last time I saw you with your Ecas software. Hows going on man. Hows things for you.

[BrettSan]

I see no wrong in this ad. This is only targeting ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS. Why should I feed and bathe them with my hard earned money, when its hard to feed my own family ??

[amitsmeet]

Its just another political move. Nothing to really worry.

[haral]

yup...whats in it which is againts the regular immigrants??...

I see no wrong in this ad. This is only targeting ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS. Why should I feed and bathe them with my hard earned money, when its hard to feed my own family ??

[tran]

The advertisement is anti-illegal immigrant, not anti-immigrant. And, the Conservative govt. is right on this. There are almost one million PR applicants in the queue; many waiting for more than 5 years.