Olivia to Minister Kenney: Stop Exploiting Immigrant Communities

 

Ms. Olivia Chow (Trinity—Spadina, NDP): Mr. Speaker, the senior staffer was fired just because he was caught.

     This was a scheme organized by the Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism to exploit immigrant communities. The minister has been doing much of this fundraising himself, abusing his power as the minister.

     How many organizations hoping to get funding or some special favours were hit up for donations? Who else has he shaken down?

     Hon. Jason Kenney (Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, CPC): Mr. Speaker, we are proud of our record and communicating our record to new Canadians.

     I want to emphasize that even just last night I attended a fundraising event for the Conservative Party attended by more than 800 proud Canadians from diverse backgrounds. They were there to contribute of their own free will to the Conservative Party precisely so we can communicate our message about how we finally have a government that reflects and fights for the values and aspirations of new Canadians who believe in entrepreneurship, in opportunity, who believe in this government.

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