Immigration Minister Jason Kenney: Government

Conservative Government Dept: OTTAWA -- The Conservative government proposed amendments to a controversial new refugee bill Wednesday, but critics say they still have major concerns with the legislation, according to Winnipeg Free Press. "I believe it's not right for the government to take the position that the original bill is the only option possible," he said. "I'm open to other reasonable ideas... and I believe the modifications are in agreement with our objectives." JONATHAN HAYWARD / THE CANADIAN PRESS ARCHIVES Migrants are taken off the M V Sun Sea after it was escorted to CFB Esquimalt in Colwood, B.C., Aug. 13, 2010. CP Immigration Minister Jason Kenney acknowledged he was prompted to introduce changes to Bill C-31 by months of outrage from refugee advocacy groups and opposition critics. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.