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Anti Muslim and Stephen Harper

Stephen Harper: The beating of the "war on terror" drums by Harper is a calculated move to shore up the Conservative election hopes. This strategy has resulted in an increase in the Tory polling numbers, but poses real risks of stirring up anti Muslim and anti immigrant sentiment across the country. While we haven't experienced the kind of right wing backlash seen in Europe, there is a real danger that such a dynamic could develop here and Like this article? Chip in to keep stories like these coming. The killing of media workers at France Charlie Hebdo magazine has sparked a worldwide debate on extremist violence and the impact of discrimination in society. The tragic murder of two soldiers in Canada has added a sense of vulnerability inside our own country. In response Stephen Harper has declared that Canada is under attack by "global Jihadists" and introduced sweeping legislation giving new powers to (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.