Reform calls for overhaul
of immigration system WebPosted Thu Aug 5
15:28:16 1999
OTTAWA - The Reform Party's
immigration critic is not happy about the release of 86 Chinese
refugee claimants in British Columbia.
They are part of a group of 123 people found on a decrepit boat
off the coast of Vancouver Island two weeks ago.
Leon Benoit says history shows that almost half of the refugee
claimants who are freed never show up for their hearings.
Benoit says new Immigration Minister Eleanor Caplan, should
overhaul the system. He says Canada needs to be tougher on criminals
who smuggle people. He also says those who come here illegally
should be sent back to their country of origin.
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