What’s on the buffet table tonight? A little health care? How ‘bout some education?
It really does matter to me who one stands on guard for. Iran? Or thee. Germany? Or Canada.
(Hat tip to Joseph F.)
‘Canadians only’ policy for Mississauga
Must be Canadian to serve Mississauga… Give up country of origin, urges mayor
Apr. 20, 2006. 08:53 AM
MIKE FUNSTON
STAFF REPORTER
[Toronto Star]Mississauga has rejected an appeal by a landed immigrant to allow residents without Canadian citizenship to serve on municipal committees and boards.
The request to general committee yesterday by Rudy Czekalla, who has been in Canada since 1978 but has not obtained citizenship, sparked a patriotic outburst from Mayor Hazel McCallion and several councillors, including three former landed immigrants.
[…] McCallion asked Czekalla why he hasn’t become a Canadian. He replied that his former country (Germany), doesn’t allow dual citizenship, unlike many other countries.
“The citizenship of your (former) country is more precious to you than the one you’re living in. That really bothers me,” McCallion said.
[…] Councillor Nando Iannicca said it’s wrong to treat Canada as a “buffet table, taking all the rights and privileges and good things,” while maintaining allegiance to another country.
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