Federal Government Plans and Syrian Refugees

Fake Viet boat: A Chicago Tribune headline of the day told the story: "Fake Viet 'boat people' map U.S. spy network." Fast forward 36 years, and Atkey sees parallels to the current federal government plans to bring in 25,000 Syrian refugees by year end, according to CBC. It easy to see why the carnage in Paris last Friday raises concerns about the possibility of militants slipping through immigration security checks. Back then — in 1979 — rumour had it the ranks of Vietnamese migrants were riddled with communists planning to exploit the generosity of gullible Westerners to establish a foothold overseas. But what is the alternative "It a difficult choice because if you fail, it on you," Atkey says. "But if you fail to act, it also on you. But beyond the sheer horror of the killings, the tragedy has heightened pre-existing questions about the feasibility and wisdom of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau deadline for bringing Syrian refugees to Canada. And with that goes leadership." Fear of any error The Islamic State in Iraq and Syria has claimed responsibility for the Paris attacks, which left at least 129 people dead. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.