"Simple Logic": Race, the Identity Documents Rule and the Story of a Nation Besieged and Betrayed

Abstract

Simple logic dictates that Canada should protect itself against any Tom, Dick or Harry wanting to enter the countryand you realise that some of these people are false claimants, don't you?Fernand Jourdenais, (Progressive Conservative) Member of Parliament (1992) 1 Because they have no ID, we will not grant these people permanent resident status until they have had time to demonstrate respect for the laws of Canada and for us to detect those who may be guilty of crimes against humanity or acts of terrorism ... The message is clear -fraud will not be tolerated.