Will Canada apply its immigration policy fairly in the face of the Gaza conflict?

Our nation faces a difficult test with the Gaza crisis, challenging us to confront the systemic biases embedded within our governmental institutions.

Immigration Minister Marc Miller. The U.S. has taken a step towards a consistent application of its immigration laws concerning human rights violations against Palestinians, making it crucial for Canada to also critically examine its own legal enforcement, write Washim Ahmed and Taha Ghayyur.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY WASHIM AHMED, TAHA GHAYYUR

August 5, 2024

One of the most sacrosanct foundations of democracies is that they are based on the rule of law, which mandates one set of laws enforceable on all individuals—including the government itself. The notion that the law simply does not apply to an individual, or groups of indi...

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