One of the main issues that Parliament will be dealing with this fall is how to prevent Canada’s immigration and refugee system from being exploited by unscrupulous individuals.

Human smuggling is a despicable crime. Any attempts to abuse the generosity of Canadians for financial gain are totally unacceptable.

While too many Canadians it seems like a no brainer to crack down on human smuggling operations, like the ship that landed in B.C. this summer, not everyone is so supportive.

One Liberal official compared our determination to crackdown on human smuggling to the Nazi’s treatment of the Jews. He seemed to think that refusing anyone who wanted to come to Canada was wrong.

The only way that Canada can continue to be a true refuge for those who need our protection is to get tough with those who abuse our hospitality.  Canadian immigration policy needs to be tough if it’s going to be fair.

I’m Brad Trost, your Member of Parliament in Saskatoon-Humboldt. You can call my office in Saskatoon at 975-6133 or drop by our two offices to visit: Saskatoon Monday-Friday or Humboldt Tuesday and Wednesday. I always appreciate your feedback.