Quebec National Assembly and Syrian Immigrants

federal government: Premier Brad Wall asks Ottawa to suspend Syrian refugee plan Pashe says the federal government needs to exercise caution in light of recent events in Europe and hold back on plans to bring in thousands of refugees in just over six weeks. "They're trying to allow 25,000 people by end of December, according to CBC. How are you going to clear all these people security-wise " On Monday, the new MP for the Portage-Lisgar riding in southern Manitoba expressed on Twitter she was "embarrassed" and "sickened" by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau decision to withdraw warplanes from the fight against ISIS and with his pledge to bringing 25,000 refugees to Canada from Syria by the end of 2015. Sask. Candice Bergen tweets embarrassment with Justin Trudeau While Pashe says Bergen should show more support for First Nations and has not visited his community or other First Nations in the constituency, he says he agrees with her point of view. "I feel that bringing that amount of people in is outrageous at this time. … That too quick," he said. "Justin Trudeau needs to do a little more security clearance checks for these people." At the same time, another First Nations leader in the province spoke passionately today about welcoming refugees into Manitoba. "We live in the greatest country in the world. We are blessed," said Terry Nelson, Grand Chief of the Southern Chiefs Organization, while speaking at an event on restorative justice Wednesday. The most peaceful country in the world. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.