Geoff Russ: Sorry, Carney, but the idea that newcomers don’t bring hatreds with them is a fiction (opens original article in a new tab)

The article argues that newcomers bring their histories and potential for hatred to Canada, using examples from the UK and diasporas to suggest the need for a values test for immigrants.

• Mark Carney's statement that newcomers leave behind hatreds is criticized as a fiction
• Examples given of diasporas and their inherited grievances affecting Canada and the UK
• Call for a Canadian values test for newcomers to prevent extremism
• UK's experience with extremism is cited as a warning for Canada
• Increase in antisemitic crimes in Canada linked to foreign nationalism