Canada refugee system a safe haven or easy mark
Fraser Institute study labels Canada’s refugee system dysfunctional as it shows the country grants asylum at a high rate and allows claimants to remain through backlogged procedures. The piece argues for merit-based IRB staffing and stricter policies to deter fraudulent claims and protect legitimate refugees.
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Hill forecasts May federal vote at party founding meeting
MP Jay Hill outlined a May 9 election date at the Dawson Creek event for the new Conservative Party of Canada Prince George Peace River association. He argued the Liberal boundary changes and an April 2 call, pledged loyalty to Stephen Harper, and predicted Hill would run unopposed for the Prince George Peace River seat, with a leadership bid by Harper likely next week.
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Liberals Dither on Missile Defence Says Hill
MP Jay Hill, National Defence Critic for the Opposition, accuses the Liberal government led by Paul Martin of dithering as reports emerge of formal negotiations with the United States on Canada joining North American Missile Defence. He urges Canada to take a leading role and criticizes delays on controversial security decisions until after an election.
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