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Tristin Hopper: Why fearing immigrants is as Canadian as maple syrupMuch as we may like to forget, mistrusting an immigrant’s religion, accusing them of violent tendencies and claiming they can’t be assimilated is a longstanding tradition Get the latest from Tristin Hopper straight to your inbox  Against a small groundswell of sentiment against bringing in 25,000 Syrian refugees, critics have been firing back that failing to welcome desperate refugees would be “unCanadian,” “not who we are” and altogether “unbecoming” of our great nation. “What are we doing, this isn’t us. I don’t do this kind of thing. It’s not reflective of who we are as Canadians,” Calgarian Brian Durocher told Global News after his car was damaged in a racist anti-Syrian attack. But as the above video shows, there are actually few things more Canadian than being afraid of newcomers. Much as we may like to forget it, mistrusting an immigrant’s religion, accusing them of violent tendencies and generally claiming they can’t be assimilated is among Canada’s most longstanding traditions. The NP Comment newsletter from columnist Colby Cosh and NP Comment editors tackles the important topics with boldness, verve and wit. Get NP Platformed delivered to your inbox weekdays by 4 p.m. ET. By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails. Postmedia Network Inc. | 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4 | 416-383-2300 We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Get the latest from Tristin Hopper straight to your inbox Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. What is one factor that contributes to the view that the United States and Canada constitute a single geographic region?Geography Mid-terms. Which of the following is the most likely reason for the development of a megalopolis?A megalopolis is most likely to develop where — transportation routes and major economic development have concentrated.
Which of these factors affected Irish migration to the United States in the 1840s?Suddenly, in the mid-1840s, the size and nature of Irish immigration changed drastically. The potato blight which destroyed the staple of the Irish diet produced famine. Hundreds of thousands of peasants were driven from their cottages and forced to emigrate -- most often to North America.
How did geography contribute to the creation of India's northern border?How did geography contribute to the creation of India's northern border? Nepal contains few resources of interest to India or China. The mountains form a natural boundary between India and other countries. The Ganges River is a natural boundary between India and China.
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