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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@93RSLYS3yrs3Y
no. muslims are not terrorists, and they never will be. some terrorists may claim to be 'muslims', but terrorism and killing is forbidden in islam. therefore, muslim immigrants shouldn't be banned from entering the country. this question is very irrelevant and only fuels the stereotypes against muslims, remove it.
@95GYDX23yrs3Y
exactly. this is associating muslims with being terrorists and many people are agreeing with the fact muslims should be banned from entering canada. im very ashamed of educational systems here in canada
@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.
@5DDWLV24yrs4Y
It is known that Islam is a religion against women it has been proven and from someone who has read the Quran it is despicable it specifically states in multiple sections to kill the infidels to trick us, In case someone from the government is reading this from a infidel, your all a bunch of pansies!!!
@95GYDX23yrs3Y
are you muslim? the Qu'ran doesnt say such bs.
@945G3K73yrs3Y
No, banning immigrants based on their religion is constitutional but immoral
@93TH34V3yrs3Y
islam is just a relogen. it doesn't mean if you are a muslim means you are a terrorist.
@92274HB3yrs3Y
No because Canada should be a Muslim empire
@93QTTRY3yrs3Y
If they show the signs of being a terrorist then don't let them in but you can't just ban muslims because of their race/religion.
@95GYDX23yrs3Y
“If they show the signs of being a terrorist”
you are saying to not ban muslims but associate them with being terrorists. they are not terrorists.
@9G3L2ZM2yrs2Y
No, but i do think they should run background checks and other things in order to decrease terrorist attacks.
@9FLGT5N2yrs2Y
We should banned muslems forever
@9F9LLVX2yrs2Y
just cause their muslim dosent mean their terrorists.
@9F8QJ4X2yrs2Y
just because their muslim dosent mean their terroists.
@9F6CQCM2yrs2Y
Heavily restrict, not ban. Until screening improves
@9F2HR8Q2yrs2Y
No, but more steps should be taken to verify their identity
@8S58H544yrs4Y
The government should let them enter a safe house in the country until they provide a background check and ensure they are willing to accept the laws of the country as well as work once they are able to in order to support themselves and leave the government funded houses.
@8RBGR534yrs4Y
No, but we should be cautious about immigrants who are allowed into the country. Maybe do a background check on potential terrorists.
@8M8V8XM4yrs4Y
no, but we should take in less immigrants a year.
@8HXLYW35yrs5Y
it depends on the circumstances.
@8FMV7LVConservative5yrs5Y
We do need to be careful of who we let in, but we cannot discriminate the whole religion because of a few people
@9FX7N8FNew Democratic2yrs2Y
I think they should screen anyone they feel is a risk of being involved in terrorism, not just specifically one group of people.
@9FW5SQC2yrs2Y
If any immigrant commits a serious crime they should be banned from entering the country, we shouldn't just
@9FVZJ8GConservative 2yrs2Y
Ban immigrants who have history in participating in terrorist attacks, strict background checks and check fro fake ID
@9FQ5KS82yrs2Y
Checks on everybody who wants to immigrate to Canada
@9FNT8NG2yrs2Y
yes, if they have had criminal activity in the past
@9FMNJ5M2yrs2Y
If they come to the country eligaliy then yes they should.
@9FLN9N2Conservative2yrs2Y
Anybody could be a terrorist. Proper vet checks shoyld be done
@9FKGNBJConservative2yrs2Y
This question is not relevant and was never relevant because muslims are not terrorists. This question should be removed as soon as possible.
@9FK9CJ72yrs2Y
We should be slowing down immigration PERIOD until ALL of them regardless of where they came from can be checked.
The person who wrote this question should be banned.
@9FBMMS32yrs2Y
This question is straight racism no they should not
@9FBMHLY2yrs2Y
I think it's racist to judge somebody like that based on race. I think we should be careful anyways when letting anybody into the country.
@8TY7ML2Conservative4yrs4Y
Being Muslim should not be a deciding factor. The proper screening should apply equally to all people looking to immigrate to Canada
@9CMKSDZ2yrs2Y
Most terriost attacks are because of oppression, I dont believe that a whole comunity should be turned away due to countries reputations or groups. Canada should increase screening to protect all citizens.
@96LQ8XW3yrs3Y
@95CQ5WC3yrs3Y
Don't ban them all together just make it stricter until its screenings better
@958JT4S3yrs3Y
No, but we should be able to confirm id and country of birth.
@93Z5J763yrs3Y
Improve screening and lengthen the time for acceptance into Canada based on the amount of time it may take to screen the person. Warn people of the amount of time it may take by case to case basis.
@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.
@93J4DD43yrs3Y
@9355TGS3yrs3Y
Refugees should be able to come to our country but be screened thoroughly
@92ZRRWX3yrs3Y
society needs to abolish the archaic practice of religion
@92XLW6X3yrs3Y
Ban all muslims from entering the countryside outright and permanently
@92VVV9MConservative3yrs3Y
Don't Ban, but let them come in at a slower pace.
@92PC7KV3yrs3Y
If they have any type of previous connections with terrorist organizations
@92M4953Conservative3yrs3Y
no, but i think all immigration should be banned regardless pf their religious beliefs until Canada is in a better financial situation regarding our national debt
@92LN4C83yrs3Y
No, but government does need to improve screening process
@92HVXNJ3yrs3Y
no, but if there is a threat from that country then yes
@92HCDJ33yrs3Y
No, banning immigrants based on their religion is not great but we should pay closely attention to them for a certain amount of time.
@92BYQ5F3yrs3Y
All immigrants should have strict screening process before being allowed into country
@929JF7B3yrs3Y
No. Anyone skilled enough will find a way through and that making it harder for legitimate people is not the way to fix it. This can only truly be fix by more transparency between governments and their emigrating population
@928VBDF3yrs3Y
I don't think they should be banned, however just regard them as being a slightly higher risk threat than immigrants from other countries. I think there should just be a screening process of the immigrants past.
@92622NJ3yrs3Y
no, but ask which country exactly they come from and which area.
@925M6ZZ3yrs3Y
Don't completely ban them, but have higher security/screening
@922Y9F83yrs3Y
this question is extremely derogatory. no.
@8ZSTHJJ3yrs3Y
some people might be innocent but then the country that their immigrating to might make them a terrorist
@8ZKKKH83yrs3Y
No, but the government should still improve it's screening and check everyone.
@8ZHD9843yrs3Y
No, but do heavy background checks on them.
@8YKV7CL3yrs3Y
I believe that there should be a stricter immigration policy where ever they come from.
@8YBTLZ83yrs3Y
no, but they should make it stricter for them to enter
@8Y7G68J3yrs3Y
No, that is discrimination and is unconstitutional
@8Y7F4SNNew Democratic3yrs3Y
no, because the majorty of muslium immigraints are coming here to seek a better life for there family and we should not be labeling musliums as terrorist and putting them through more extensive testing. if we banned one group we should be banneding all because its not fair because anybody can be a terrorist or criminal.
@8Y68VBC3yrs3Y
No. But increase the screening process on immigrants.
@8Y2CXCG3yrs3Y
@8XZ89D63yrs3Y
why just muslims it could be anyone who is a potential terrorist
@8XX4R87New Democratic3yrs3Y
A. this question is self is so stupid yall should shut yourselfs down for it.
@8XWHGV23yrs3Y
No, do thorough background checks, and look a bit harder at higher risk countries not based on religion though.
Being muslim is a religion , everyone entering canada should be screen for potential terriorist's.
@8XP8N983yrs3Y
I think that each immigrant should be thoroughly examined equally.
@8XNY52L3yrs3Y
I think there should be possibly a background check, and depending on high risk countries. If both seem to be bad, probably shouldn't be aloud,
@8XNXJXMConservative3yrs3Y
i don't think they should be ban from coming in i just think we should look deeper into there history in there own country before we let them in
@8XLTKJ63yrs3Y
No, because basing a person of their religion is unconstitutional. Most Muslims are not terrorists, so the immigration policy should accommodate them the same as any immigrant.
@8XJQ57W3yrs3Y
they should also run background cheks on all immigrants
@8XJLNYS3yrs3Y
No, but any screening process available should be implemented
@8XJ8R6V3yrs3Y
This question is terribly worded. If it is questionable keep them out.
@8XH88Q43yrs3Y
No, But screen them and deport terrorist affiliates
@8XH67RH3yrs3Y
if they are screened properly they should not be restricted just because they are muslim
@8XDH6LM3yrs3Y
It depends on their history and just the context of the situation.
@8WZ7BRJ3yrs3Y
No, but there does need to be improvements to the screening, and the government should keep an eye on them to make sure they aren't dangerous.
@8WYHRX63yrs3Y
No, we shouldn't bann muslims rom entering the country unless we're able to tell who might be a terrorist.
@8WX95P73yrs3Y
yes, but first there should be a background/criminal check before they are aloud to enter
@8WWV44D3yrs3Y
We should give them an opportunity to answer on their behalf. They can choose whether or not to come given the circumstances.
Not all terrorists are Muslim, and banning people based on religion could also be unethical. We should screen out potential terrorists better and more effectively, but we should never single out a certain race/religion
@8WLCHMM4yrs4Y
No, but immigrants with criminal backgrounds should be banned
@8WL54V54yrs4Y
They shouldn't be banned.
@8WKPYNJ4yrs4Y
We should take precautions to ensure the safety of those in the country, but we should not ban Muslim immigrants
@NewDemocratGirl4yrs4Y
I don't like the phrasing of this question. So I agree with the statement "No, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional". That being said I also agree that we need to be aware of high risk countries. It's a dangerous tight rope. But ultimately I believe in accepting all people.
@8WCNRZF4yrs4Y
they should have somewhat of a background check
@8WBL4MLNew Democratic4yrs4Y
No, but improve screening from high risk countries.
@8VZ3PQS4yrs4Y
they should be more careful and check them out to see if there are any terrorist
Immigrants from any country associated with “high risk” activities should have more screening
@8VX7CZD4yrs4Y
Not just Muslims all immigrants should be screened
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