Ottawa, August 1, 2011 — The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, issued the following statement condemning anti-immigrant posters in Calgary.
“I was disgusted to read about posters from a self-proclaimed “White Nationalist” group, which recently appeared in Calgary. These are loathsome individuals whose views are both sickening and ridiculous. They believe that, by convincing a gang of nasty half-wits to play dress up and litter suburban streets with crude and menacing flyers, they are promoting ‘European culture.’ The culture of Socrates, Schiller and Shakespeare deserves better.
“Our government condemns unequivocally the actions of these individuals and their message of hate. As a Calgary resident, I take particular offense and applaud my fellow residents who have taken it upon themselves to rid our city of these posters.
“As Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, I call on all Canadians to reject bigotry and racial injustice, which are contrary to Canada's fundamental values of freedom, democracy and the rule of law.”
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Candice Malcolm
Minister’s Office
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Media Relations
Communications Branch
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
613-952-1650
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