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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@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
Yes
@9VJPP2SConservative3mos3MO
Canada supposedly isn't rasict,right well they should accept qualified people from any and all countries.Exceptions should be made for people from enemy nations because the government can exploit it to plant spies and such.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
No
@9VJPP2SConservative3mos3MO
Immigration doesn't increase crime: "https://www.mcgill.ca/newsroom/channels/news/does-immigration-really-increase-crime-347099 " whether you like it or not. Keep in mind that a large share of immigrants are from high risk countries such as: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and even Arab nations such as: Lebanon, Syria and Yemen etc. all of which are high risk countries! I do believe that only qualified people should come, though.
@ISIDEWITH3mos3MO
If you had to make a decision about who gets into a country, what factors would you think are most important to consider?
@9Y9MXMC2mos2MO
Current inter country relations. Dont want sleeper agents or dual loyalty in case of war. That can destroy the country from inside out
@9XYC3PV2mos2MO
I believe that we should be choose the best of the best in terms of academics and economics. Moving here should be a privilege and not a right. If someone can come here and contribute, welcome them with open arms.
@9XJDXXW2mos2MO
A factor would be an openness to culture shift. We are secular, progressive society which can be a culture shock.
@9XJ3P5M2mos2MO
If you need to seek asylum or start a life in Canada, you're Canadian.
@9MR9VHJ7mos7MO
no, but measures should be taken screen out potential terrorists.
@B25NRZW7 days7D
It shouldn't be impossible to properly screen the vast majority of immigrants from high risk countries.
@B24NBJL2wks2W
Yes, but asylum should be granted to them in a sanctioned off area that provides all basic human rights while the screening is being done.
@B246QFW2wks2W
well personally it depends, like if they committed a crime in their country then yes and like done bad stuff but if they did nothing wrong then no.
@9ZZ6GJW3wks3W
They should be allowed in a neutral safe zone, until a background check is done to see if immigrants are related to terrorism.
with extensive background checks. but it can be good to give immigrants a good chance to escape war torn countries.
@9ZWF82FNew Democratic4wks4W
They should be put into a different building/area until were sure that they arent terrorists, but should be aloud into the country for safety
@9ZTXY874wks4W
Why haven't they improved their screening already? No one should be banned because of where they come from, we just need to pass them through security. If security sucks that much, why are we even letting anyone (regardless of nationality) in?
@9ZTXG264wks4W
There should be less of the dangerous immigrants who come in, but not all from each dangerous country should be banned.
@9ZTM7DH4wks4W
I think it shouldn't be banned but they should be screened before allowed to stay for a longer period of time.
@9ZQV5PZ1mo1MO
Yes, but "high risk" should be used sparingly so as to avoid exhausting border control and immigration officers with overwork and over-vigilance
@9ZNLDFL1mo1MO
they shouldnt be banned from countries if they come for a high risk place as it not their fault as to where they may have grew up
@9ZMYJ4P1mo1MO
Regardless of screening, citizens of dangerous and terroristic nations will not be allowed into Canada. If there ever is a calm period in for example the Middle East, we will allow people from that area into Canada again. If they wish to enter as Refugees, they will undergo strict screening processes.
@9ZMRC281mo1MO
We need an intensive screening process into the individual to determine if they are a threat. We cannot generalize someone based on their ethnic origins
@9ZLJD8L1mo1MO
I believe we should do a big back round check because some people from those areas that are in trouble may need to come in, but make it strict
@9ZJ9LJW1mo1MO
No, as long as thorough search is done when entering the country to ensure the person is not a terrorist
@9ZJ52HDNew Democratic1mo1MO
I think they may need to receive tighter security measures to make sure Canada stays safe, but at the same time I don't think we should banned them because some of them may be leaving to find a safe place outside of their country.
It is unfair for us to correlate all immigrants from high risk countries as potential terrorists as they may be trying to leave and build a better life.
@9ZGPP6M1mo1MO
I believe that all people who are not born canadians should be screened thoroughly but also remain within the human rights.
@9ZF4M8J1mo1MO
I think the risks of terrorists are much lower than the actual damage done to people waiting to enter the country- government works at a glacial pace
@9Z96WJWIndependent2mos2MO
The government should focus strongly on improving the ability to screen for terrorism quickly to allow real refugees safety
@9YNQFHTNew Democratic2mos2MO
If they can pass a criminal background check and ensure no ties to terrorist activity, there is no reason to deny someone just because they are from a “high risk” country.
@9YMQZBK2mos2MO
Yes, but the immigrants should be granted a safe place to live, because what if they are refugees attempting to escape the terrorists?
@9YM457QNew Democratic 2mos2MO
No, immigrants should be screened on an individual basis and not discriminated against based on their country of origin
@9YLC4FD2mos2MO
Hard question. Strict background checks need to be done but everyone deserves the chance especially when from a high-risk country
@9YKHL3B2mos2MO
Rather then letting immigrants in to Canada we should be working on increasing job opportunities and housing first
@9WZ29T62mos2MO
Immigrants should be screened normally, even from high risk countries. Screening should be the same with all.
@9WT7VJH2mos2MO
The government should do very extensive physicological tests to ensure they are not terrorists. And allow all those who pass.
@9WPPMKFRhinoceros2mos2MO
No, people may need a safe place to go, we can always judge people for their actions once they enter the country, and detain any suspicious person(s).
@9W68V6N2mos2MO
Hard to say. Not everyone is bad just because they’re from a high risk country. The screening process should be performed on everyone from said countries however rotated through and have “surprise” aspects to it so these said “terrorists” can’t learn and memorize the testing / screening process.
@9VZNCFG2mos2MO
I think that they should be allowed into Canada, but they should be allowed to only be somewhere remote or away from a big population until proven innocent.
@9VHWJLTNew Democratic3mos3MO
High risk countries should be looked at on a context, case by case scenario. Perhaps an officer like a parole officer would be able to invigilate those individuals.
@9VHMKHM3mos3MO
If the person has a high risk of the terrorists coming for them then there should be some regulations
@9RKDWR45mos5MO
I don’t support outright banning them, but security measures should definitely be taken
@9RGCB9P5mos5MO
Not banned, but ensure they aren’t coming to Canada prior to this being done.
@9RCRJ4F5mos5MO
Look at high-risk individuals, not high risk countries. If the issue was high-risk countries, we shouldn’t be letting anyone in from the USA right now.
@9RBVDVT5mos5MO
No, but enhance the screening process prior to entry.
@9QQGGYJ6mos6MO
Don't ban them, put them in a safe place while you screen them, and deport them if they are high risk
absolutely if it means protecting there country and people
@9M3PSVWConservative8mos8MO
If they refugees, you can let them in if they pass a specific test.
@9JXW8SV10mos10MO
instead of being banned, i think we should run intense background checks of the individuals who are entering the country.
@9JXR49B10mos10MO
They should not be banned, but there should be thorough investigation before they are allowed in.
@9JXFQRR 10mos10MO
Yes, but refuges should still be allowed to enter.
@9JWWFBK11mos11MO
We should speed up the improvement in screening - banning has too many negative impacts
@9JQ8T5J11mos11MO
No, but ensure they pass the background checks & do not have a history of committing serious crimes.
@9JJJ7GS11mos11MO
not banned. could be people wanting to flee those conditions. However special vetting is needed to ensure they are not going to be a national thereat
@9J5H48T11mos11MO
Put equal effort into understanding domestic terrorism from non minority groups
@9J233ZK12mos12MO
Depends if Canada has a strained relation ship with that country such as Iran
@9HYTRSF12mos12MO
Keep a close eye on them if they are to stay in Canada
@9HLHBSS1yr1Y
No, but subject them to more stringent vetting procedures
@9H6XNKXConservative1yr1Y
No. I don’t trust the government to assess what a “high risk country” would be.
@9H645851yr1Y
That’s discrimination based on their nation of origin.
@9H26K8S1yr1Y
No, but I still think that improving the ability to screen potential terrorists is a smart idea.
@9GZYG4J1yr1Y
Yes, regardless whether the government improves its ability to screen out potential Threat or not.
@9TFK7JC3mos3MO
I think that they should not be banned but things like background checks should be mandatory because you cant just ban someone from a high rick country by Assuming
@9TBHZJ74mos4MO
No, immigrants from high risk countries should not be banned, however they still should have extra criminal background check done.
@9RZPX675mos5MO
given that we are currently charging people who gained citizenship for plotting an attack with supposed ties to ISIS, yes there should be stricter screening.
@9RMDWZQ5mos5MO
I lean towards yes on this but feels like a gray area for me
@9P8NRFMNew Democratic 6mos6MO
No, as individuals who apply for immigration into Canada from high-risk countries may be doing so for their own safety.
They should be given background checks before entering.
@9MC4BQL8mos8MO
I'm pretty sure if we wanted to know everything on a person nowadays we could. You guys got that covered. We work with the US on intelligence. Come on now.
Yes but some people should be able to enter if they have their family in Canada
@9M3Q54Q8mos8MO
If they are thought to be a terrorists, then they get the boot.
@9LHLKDC9mos9MO
No. Screen them heavily to be sure they aren't a threat.
@9L5GNDK9mos9MO
Yes but they could undergo a certain test that will determine and classify if they are terrorists or not
@9L4MFDN9mos9MO
Immigrants form hight risk and war torrn countries like seriea and iraq are some times in the most need
@9L2P5YG9mos9MO
It depends on the situation. If there is a potential danger alert from a few people with suspicious backgrounds, there should be more investigation, but if there is no suspicion then there should be no holdup.
@9KZBBVN9mos9MO
We want to be safe but this can lead to discrimination of people from countries that are black brown or muslim
@9KFT4PS10mos10MO
Not banned. Maybe more like a detainee. Then screen them.
@9K6M45410mos10MO
If none come in deadly it is all good then, it depends on where they're going as well.
@9K6HR9K10mos10MO
No, we are too isolated to care, and we should get land from the states if it collapses.
@9K3DVX410mos10MO
Depending on the situation, the immigrants from high risk countries shouldn't be banned from entering the country, however should be interrogated a few weeks before entering.
@9GNXXXT1yr1Y
That's against the constitution to discriminate on religion, and would be a huge reversal from the history of a move to a more progressive immigration system, as we have a points based (not race or faith based) immigration system.
@9GJ3KYY1yr1Y
No only if that person poses a national threat to the country
@9GC9ZWDConservative1yr1Y
only if the individual is deemed a security threat.
@9G99M551yr1Y
There should be a thorough background check on the immigrant and all their stuff coming in. Especially their social network.
Unless they are refugees trying to escape to save their lives.
@9G5ZNBB1yr1Y
no and yes because it could look like you are just assuming that they are a terrorist but it is also good because we have to protect our country as well
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