Proponents argue that this strategy would bolster national security by minimizing the risk of potential terrorists entering the country. Enhanced screening processes, once implemented, would provide a more thorough assessment of applicants, reducing the likelihood of malicious actors gaining entry. Critics argue that such a policy might inadvertently promote discrimination by broadly categorizing individuals based on their nation of origin rather than specific, credible threat intelligence. It may strain diplomatic relations with the affected countries and potentially harm the perception of the nation enacting the ban, being seen as hostile or prejudiced towards certain international communities. Additionally, genuine refugees fleeing terrorism or persecution in their home countries might be unjustly denied safe haven.
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@93T7VV63yrs3Y
No. There hasn't been a terrorist attack in a long time and personally using the term terrorists as an argument to keep Muslims out of the country is quite stereotypical.
@8QMZF6Q4yrs4Y
No, because there isn't any connection between terrorism and Islam.
yes but you have to find out if there are suspicious
The person who wrote this question should be banned.
@93R65DC3yrs3Y
Muslims can enter the country as long as they assimilate their values and beliefs to the western one. I prefer oppressed groups from Islamic countries to have the right to move to Canada.
@8XZ89D63yrs3Y
why just muslims it could be anyone who is a potential terrorist
@8W28QZ54yrs4Y
WOAH THERE BUDDY, dont assume all muslims are terrorists. There's many extremist muslims, but not all muslims are terrorists... im cool with screening becoming improved but not banning muslims from entry...
They should be screened but should not be banned.
@8VQRD6L4yrs4Y
no because if we do it then we would be called "racist"
@8VN4S6Q4yrs4Y
Muslims shouldn't be singled out, there should be a standard screening process for anyone entering the country with regards to terrorism
Not just Muslims as terrorists can come from varying religious backgrounds.
No, but continue to improve screening of potential terrorists.
@8VCGKD24yrs4Y
Depends, if that person is connected with former terrorist groups
@8VCBXJS4yrs4Y
No but there definitely needs to be more focus on the screening and follow up procedures
Government should do proper background checks
We should stop taking in immigrants until we can make sure our own poverty is addressed. We have war veterans on the streets. We have homeless children. Fix Canada first
No, but anyone who turns out to be a threat should be executed
No one shoyld be banned because of their religion, but there should be a thorough screening process and better education on Canadian culture.
No, but the process for immigrants coming from “high risk” countries should be more thorough
They should be allowed to come just have a bunch of background checks
@8SYFJW24yrs4Y
no, but we should improve our screening
Yes however depends on where they came from.
No, but government needs to improve screening process of immigrants.
No because assuming that the terrorists are the Muslim’s is morally wrong if said restrictions were put to place, it than shouldn’t be just for Muslim but every other religion in the world, Islam (the religion) doesn’t in force Terrorism therefore the people committing these acts are in fact not Muslim as they are not practicing the religion the way it is peacefully intended
let evreyone in at the moment but work on that law in the meantime
Only if it’s a high rise county not a specific religion
No, but they should go through a screening process when they enter Canada where they're under restrictions until the screening is complete
@8RY53QG4yrs4Y
No but we should carefully search anyone coming from high risk countries, not just Muslims.
@8RTQ9LX4yrs4Y
No they should not be banned but there should be a higher screening process
@8RDYV5B4yrs4Y
only if they are criminals
@8RBBZ9F4yrs4Y
No, because the government has nothing to fear regarding this, and it can further radicalise the Muslim community.
No but we should be more focused on more violent countries for sure
No but we should increase the screening process for immigrants from "high risk" countries.
Look at personal background of an immigrant
there are terrorist's from other places it is unfair to not allow people into the contry because of a small group of people and where they are from.
@yuriyp114yrs4Y
terrorists aren't only 1 religion anyone can be one
We should better determine what type of immigration is require and which one will be able to better adapt to our culture, laws and regulation. Combining the previous assessment along with adequate screening process will reduce further cultural issues
@8PQG56G4yrs4Y
No, there is no country that has a majority of terrorists
No, Canada hasn’t had any Muslim terrorist attacks.
@8NZBBCN4yrs4Y
they should limit the number of immigrants from anywhere till the ability to screen the terrorists out
Canada's immigration system and security is currently very strong, and continues to improve. I do not believe it is necessary to ban immigrants coming from Islamic countries.
No, but a thorough background check must be done before they are permitted entry
there should be background checks of people from high risk countries.
Immigration is fine as long as there is balance and they bring in skills
Yes, but only for those who have criminal backgrounds. They shouldn't be banned, but just investigated.
I think that we should always accept immigrants, as long as they do not have a large criminal record. Although we should have a better screening process.
depends on there circumstance.
@8CRSHY45yrs5Y
Only if they have a shady background
Every immigrant should be checked before letting them enter.
Only if there is believed to be links to terrorism and valid proof.
This is a racist and demeaning question. It could be applied to anyone, Muslim's should not be mentioned nor should any other religion.
@9CMNJDG2yrs2Y
all immigrants should have to be cleared from being a terrorist (not just a certain group)
no, but security measures should be higher volume
No, they shouldn't be banned. Only high risk immigrants should be banned.
no unless they're related to terrorism
why are muslims the only potential terrorist in your eyes?.
No but security can be improved so that this isn't a problem
@8TMP2YH4yrs4Y
No, but we should improve on detecting potential threats and allow more immigrants from democratic/allied states.
No, banning isn't necessary, but reviewing information about their background and if they committed any serious crimes will improve the safety of the country
No, but there should be a lot of security involved with immigration
Create effective surveys to determine weather or not there is suspicion prior to while applying our current screening process .
there should be stricter background checks but no banning.
They should be allowed to immigrate but after two weeks of settling into life, they need to go through a screening process.
i don't have an opinion on this.
@9CM3CQC2yrs2Y
The country to which they immigrate to should have to provide their own screening
@99F856T2yrs2Y
no its kind of discriminative against them
the government should improve its ability to screen out potential terrorists no matter religion
No, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional, the background checks should be more thorough on anyone, Muslim or not.
Banning Muslims altogether is unconstitutional. However a criminal record check may be a good idea. But may it be a FAIR criminal record check.
No, but improve the ability to screen out potential terrorists and keep a lookout for any sort of unwanted business.
They shouldn't ban Muslim immigrant but check to see if they are in need of help or escape from their country
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