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Chris Alexander

Chris Alexander: Although he refused to provide details, Alexander said the legislation would also take aim at "honour-based" violence against girls and women. , according to Hamilton Spectator. "We will be standing up for women and girls who have come to Canada for a better life." Legislation aimed at curbing "barbaric" cultural practices from occurring in Canada would be introduced on Wednesday, Citizenship Minister Chris Alexander has announced. "We intend sending a very clear message to anyone coming to Canada that such practices are unacceptable," Alexander said. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.