Householder Spring 2025: Liberals and Conservatives Rigging the System for Big Corporations
Householder Spring 2025: Debunking Trump’s Fake News
VIDEO: Message to Mark Carney on renewed vision for immigration and economic security
Message to Mark Carney and other party leaders, calling on a renewed vision for immigration and in the face of deepening public concern for Canada's economic security. Now is a critical time to highlight the reciprocal relationship between immigration and a strong economy, and trends in anti-immigrant sentiment, driven by disinformation, must be addressed.
OPEN LETTER to Immigration Minister: Donald Trump's inadmissibility to Canada
Under Section 36(b) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, foreign nationals who have been convicted of a crime in another country that would constitute an indictable offence "punishable by a maximum term of at least 10 years" under Canadian law are inadmissible to Canada. Mr. Trump was found guilty by a unanimous 12-person jury of 34 counts of falsifying business records with intent to defraud and intent to commit and conceal other crimes, including violations of tax law and New York election law that prohibits conspiring to promote a political candidate through unlawful means. In addition, he was held in criminal contempt twice and was fined a total of $10,000.00 for violating a gag order 10 times.
These criminal convictions would carry serious legal consequences under Canada's Criminal Code meeting the threshold for inadmissibility under s. 36(b). Criminal record checks are an important component of the security screening. If you are criminally inadmissible to Canada, you must:
- "satisfy an immigration or border services officer that you meet the legal requirements to be deemed rehabilitated;
- apply for individual rehabilitation and get approved; or
- receive a pardon or record suspension."
OPEN LETTER to UNHCR: Urgent appeal regarding the safety of asylum seekers in the United States
I am writing to you with deep concern regarding the recent shifts in US asylum policy and their immediate and profound impact on the safety and well-being of asylum seekers. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) plays a vital role in upholding international refugee protection standards, and I urge your office to re-assess whether the US is still adequately observing equitable access to asylum and the principles of non-refoulement since President Donald Trump took office.
The policy measures introduced by President Donald Trump's executive actions on his first day back in office made one thing abundantly clear: that the US immigration system is being weaponized.
President Trump effectively shut down the US refugee protection system, leaving hundreds of thousands of people stranded with no clear pathway to asylum. He escalated the use of criminal prosecutions against those crossing irregularly into the United States and declared a national emergency to justify military deployment for immigration enforcement. His administration's 'mass deportation' strategy is designed to not just deter but punish those seeking safety. The measures taken by this administration not only create significant barriers to due process but also increase the likelihood that vulnerable individuals will be returned to situations where they face serious harm.
OPEN LETTER to Immigration Minister: Canada’s continued enforcement of the Safe Third Country Agreement
I am writing you to express my grave concerns regarding Canada’s continued enforcement of the Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA) with the United States and urge the Canadian government to immediately withdraw from the STCA.
President Donald Trump’s executive actions on his first day back in office made one thing abundantly clear: the US immigration system is being weaponized and arbitrary detention, prolonged incarceration, and systemic violations of human rights are not the exception but the rule.
ASIAN PACIFIC POST: FOREIGN INTERFERENCE FEARS GROW IN CANADA
Gloria Fung, past-president of Canada-Hong Kong Link, voiced her concerns recently, stating that a significant gap remains because Ottawa has yet to appoint a commissioner or clearly outline the registry’s operational framework.
Fung, alongside representatives from other cultural organizations, participated in a news conference to highlight the persistent threats of foreign interference, including intimidation and coercion directed at diaspora communities.
New Democrat MP, Jenny Kwan, who also attended the event, criticized the government’s delay in launching the registry.
“Where is that registry? What does it entail, and what are the obligations for those affected? We have no clarity on any of these issues,” she said.
VIDEO: Message to US President Donald Trump
No 51 US State! Message to US President Donald Trump, speaking at the "No 51 State" Rally in Vancouver
Canadian Press: Groups call on Ottawa to activate foreign influence registry as election approaches
Gloria Fung, past-president of Canada-Hong Kong Link, said Thursday there’s “still a vacuum” because Ottawa has yet to appoint a commissioner or explain exactly how the registry will work.
Fung appeared at a news conference Thursday with several other representatives of cultural communities concerned about meddling, intimidation and threats from abroad.
New Democrat MP Jenny Kwan, who also took part in the event, accused the government of moving too slowly on the foreign influence registry.
“Where is that registry? What does that registry look like, and what are the requirements for people to follow the law?” she said. “We have none of that information.”
Neither the office of Public Safety Minister David McGuinty nor his department had immediate responses to questions Thursday about progress on implementing the foreign influence registry.