The Archive · 1923

THE ADMISSION (OF ALIENS

The regulations under the Immi-which placed a ban upon Germans, gration Act passed in June, 1919, Austrians, Hungarians, Bulgarians and 'Turks have been cancelled, and in future these former alien enemies will be admitted' to Canada upon the same basis as the citizens of other countries. It is understood that the action of the Government is defended on the ground that Canada is but following the example of Great Britain in her action. No great movement of the settlers of these classes is expected immediately as they may be doubtful of the land of reception which they may receive here. As to immigration generally there is not much to report. it is in the same confused and unsettled condition as reported in my last letter. There is however one point might be mentioned, that it is being, said that organized labour is opposing immigration for its own selfish ends. The same is being said in the United States but proof of the charge seeing impossible to obtain.

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