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Federal Court Justice Russel Zinns

Federal Court Justice Russel Zinns: Federal Court Justice Russel Zinns ruling dismisses the federations challenge of Kenneys decision not to continue funding for a language-instruction program for immigrants in 2009-10, according to Globe and Mail. Citizenship and Immigration told the federation in March 2009 that statements made by its officials appeared to be anti-Semitic and supportive of terrorist groups and Former immigration minister Jason Kenney acted reasonably in cutting federal funding to the Canadian Arab Federation because the organization appeared to be supporting the actions of terrorist organizations, a judge says. It also strengthens the federal governments hand in adhering to its position that it will not give taxpayer dollars to organizations that tolerate or espouse hateful views. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.