The second point is that some Canadian political parties are playing politics with the lives of these migrants, and playing to a susceptible audience of compassionate Canadians. They have built a narrative of half-truths and lies, telling us that the current government has done nothing, will do nothing, and doesn’t care. Outside of politics it would be considered slander, but within the context of an election it seems to be fair game…
Scott Anderson is a Vernon City Councillor, freelance writer and business owner