When it comes to immigration, the federal government holds all the trump cards.
It’s provinces and municipalities that are left scrambling to make the tough decisions.Sign up to receive daily headline news from the Ottawa SUN, a division of Postmedia Network Inc.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails. Postmedia Network Inc.
While the feds get the plaudits for an enlightened immigration policy, the provinces are handed smack-downs when they try to accommodate these newcomers. And if an older building is slated to be demolished to make way for housing, the same critics will declare that building a “heritage” site, no matter how ugly or decrepit it is. Not everything old is historic. Every time someone’s favourite golf club is turned into housing, there are cries of anguish.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
EDITORIAL: Slammed if you build housing, damned if you don'tWhen it comes to immigration, the federal government holds all the trump cards.
Read more »
Editorial | A welcome step in the climate fightStarEditorial: At long last COP27 leaders agreed to so-called “loss and damage” funding to aid vulnerable nations ravaged by climate catastrophe.
Read more »
EDITORIAL: Take nutritional advice with a grain of salt | SaltWireIf you’re looking to get fit, lose weight or just eat better and feel healthier, there’s no shortage of places to look for advice. In fact, it’s everywhere ...
Read more »
Globe editorial: A year after the last big flood, B.C. isn’t ready for the next oneFlood defences need to be rebuilt and improved for an era in which extreme storms will be more common. Change, however, has been slow to emerge
Read more »
Nieman: Yes, Virginia, Santa exists for all those needing love and acceptanceThe world’s most reprinted editorial appeared in the New York Sun in 1897.
Read more »
Editorial | Much at risk in Ontario’s housing planStarEditorial: There’s a lot being sacrificed in Ontario’s rash rush to build housing. There’s so much at risk, in fact, it’s now time to question whether the province’s headlong push to build more houses is worth the mounting cost.
Read more »