Andrew Griffith 🇨🇦
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@Andrew_Griffith
Author, commentator, blogger citizenship, multiculturalism and public policy. Former government exec w domestic & intl experience. Environics Inst fellow
After Trump took office last year, the US Holocaust Museum quietly removed educational material about American racism from its website and canceled a workshop on the "fragility of democracy," @iriesentner reports. politico.com/news/2026/04/0…
The CBA is scolding an unnamed journalist for criticizing a judge, calling it a "crude effort at undermining public confidence in the judiciary." Since this is clearly about me: I will not apologize for my column about Justice Faisal Mirza two weeks ago.
When this is over, the western part of NATO will never be the same. Spain, England, France and Italy have sold us out, as they too often have a history of doing. Eastern European nations are the heart of NATO. They spend money on defense, know how to fight and love the US. France particularly deserves fault and blame. From supporting China and Russia at the UN to denying Americans overflight rights, they’re doing what they’ve always done - showing weakness, while cutting deals with terrorists. (The reason the US has a Marine Corps and Navy is unlike France, we refused to pay a ransom to the Barbary Pirates. France is always happy to cut a deal.) Wars have unintended consequences as nations show their true colors. NATO will never be the same, and Western European weakness and acquiescence is the cause.
🌹🇨🇦🇨🇦🌹 Fellow Canadian @AliFeizi’s firsthand account from multiple independent trips to Xinjiang is powerful and overdue. As someone who has long advocated for evidence-based Canada-China engagement, I’m struck by his clear-eyed observations: a region where Uyghur culture is actively preserved — from the restored Old City of Kashgar to thriving bazaars and vibrant traditions — not erased. The so-called “concentration camps” he saw are vocational training centres helping people build skills. Ottawa’s rhetoric must match reality. Accusations this serious demand proof, not politics. Strong, pragmatic Canada-China ties also deliver real benefits for Canadian livelihoods: restored market access for our farmers (canola, peas, seafood, beef) supports thousands of jobs and family incomes across the Prairies and beyond; affordable Chinese EVs and supply chain investments help build a stronger Canadian auto sector and lower costs for families; while diversified trade with China’s massive market drives economic growth, stability, and new opportunities from coast to coast. Canadians deserve foreign policy grounded in facts, dialogue, and mutual respect that puts our prosperity first. Thank you, Pastor Feizi, for speaking truth from the ground. #Xinjiang #CanadaChina x.com/alifeizi/statu…
"It’s been interesting to watch Canadians boycott American products, yet never hesitate to shop at U.S.-owned Costco and Walmart for deals. The boycott has been incredibly selective."
In letter to Canada PM Carney, Tory leader Poilievre urges the immediate resignation of 2 ex-immigration ministers and the current immigration minister due to "screw ups" on foreign-student file. Poilievre cities critical news report from CBC to back up his call:
There's a reason why visa office refusal rates have skyrocketed for study permits; the officers know there's no integrity mechanism post entry. The Conestoga Effect will be with us for years to come.
Orban now backed by Trump, Vance, Putin and Netanyahu.
A new thought leadership article examines whether Canada can continue to position itself as a global leader in immigration amid ongoing reforms and system pressures. Read more: cila.co/can-canada-sti… #CanadaImmigration #ThoughtLeadership #ImmigrationPolicy #GlobalMobility #JainImmigrationLaw
IRCC estimates that only tens of thousands, and not hundreds of thousands, of people abroad obtained Canadian citizenship as a result of Bill C-3. The Parliamentary Budget Officer estimates that it is 115,000 people. canada.ca/en/immigration… #antn_4" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">pbo-dpb.ca/en/publication…
Why does failure to track exits necessarily imply an undercount? I’m hearing many cases of PGWP holders leaving before their permits expire. They see no hope of a PR transition. This implies the official population estimate is an overcount. 🤷♂️
