LGBT Refugees: Iran

Citizenship And Immigration Minister Jason Kenney Dept: The email with the subject line, LGBT Refugees from Iran, which was signed by the minister and sent Friday afternoon, according to CTV. We are proud of the emphasis our Conservative Government has placed on gay and lesbian refugee protection, which is without precedent in Canada s immigration history, Kenney wrote, highlighting efforts in Iran and citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney is being accused of 'pinkwashing' after thousands of Canadians received an unsolicited email lauding the government's policy on gay and lesbian refugees. Addressing its recipients as Friends, the message noted Minister of Foreign Affairs John Baird's recent comments about Canada's position against the persecution and marginalization of gays and lesbian and women around the world. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.