By Yves Engler

While the government has officially granted 5,000 temporary visas to residents of Gaza, fewer than 334 have made it here in nine months.

The double standard is egregious. Holocaust victims face extreme security checks while genocidal Jewish supremacists enter Canada with ease.

In an article detailing the difficulties Palestinians face in entering Canada, Le Devoir highlighted the obstacles posed by Canada’s extreme security review. The situation contrasts sharply with the ease at which Ukrainians entered after Russia’s invasion in February 2022.

Thousands of Israelis have benefited from special permits for work or study in Canada, in stark contrast to the treatment of Palestinians trying to enter the country. The government’s failure to uphold its responsibilities under international law is evident in its lax oversight of individuals potentially involved in war crimes.

By historical standards, Trudeau’s government is failing miserably in upholding justice and fairness in immigration policies.