Trump halts refugee program; Trudeau tweets they're welcome in Canada
Source: CNN
By Saeed Ahmed, CNN Updated 11:46 AM ET, Sun January 29, 2017
(CNN)While many in the United States, caught off-guard by President Trump's executive order on immigration, protested and heaped condemnation, the neighbor to the north took a decidedly different tack.
Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reiterated his country's open-door policy on refugees in a series of tweets.
"To those fleeing persecution, terror & war, Canadians will welcome you, regardless of your faith," the first, posted Saturday afternoon said.
"Diversity is our strength." Justin Trudeau ✔ @JustinTrudeau
#WelcomeToCanada
A second posted on Trudeau's Twitter feed showed him greeting a Syrian refugee. "#WelcomeToCanada," it read.
Justin Trudeau ✔ @JustinTrudeau
#WelcomeToCanada
Canada has taken in about 40,000 Syrian refugees since Trudeau took office in November, 2015. In all, the US has accepted 15,000. Under Trump's executive order, the resettlement process for Syrian refugees has been halted indefinitely.
Read more: http://www.cnn.com/2017/01/29/politics/justin-trudeau-refugees-welcome-trnd/index.html
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Thank you PM Trudeau, showing the world how to act in a global society.
Solly Mack
(90,785 posts)The terror caused by Trump and everything he represents.
The persecution by Trump of selected Americans. (Muslim, black, brown, Jewish, GLBT, liberals, whites who don't embrace racism)
And the war against decent Americans by Trump. (anyone who doesn't support Trump)
So I hope he means it. Because there are a bunch of us who qualify for sanctuary. Should it come down to that.
Bernardo de La Paz
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(81 posts)to remind people of an important fact.
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(4,522 posts)trumps gonna need another wall!