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Volume #16 - 979. | |
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CHAPITRE IX EUROPE DE L'OUEST | |
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2E PARTIE RELATIONS AVEC DES PAYS PARTICULIERS | |
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SECTION
A RÉPUBLIQUE FÉDÉRALE D'ALLEMAGNE | |
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II IMMIGRATION | |
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Extrait des conclusions du Cabinet | |
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[Ottawa],
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IMMIGRATION; GERMAN NATIONALS | |
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15. Vie Minister of Citizenship and Immigration said that many displaced persons and refugees of German ethnic origin, who before the war were nationals of states other than Germany, were not at present able to enter Canada because they had become German nationals during the war. Owing to their ethnic origin, they did not come under the International Refugee Organization. A number had been admitted by special action but it seemed desirable to, make a general provision for them. It was also desirable to extend somewhat the categories of German nationals whose admission was allowed because of relationship to persons resident in Canada. Of such German nationals, 3,051 had been admitted in 1948, 5,998 in 1949; and it was expected that 7,000 to 8,000 might come during the current year. Alternative draft submissions were presented for consideration. "Draft A" was recommended for approval. Copies of the drafts were circulated. (Draft submissions to Council by the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, Mar. 22, 1950 Cab. Doc. 92 50)59 16. The Secretary of State for External Affairs suggested that the paragraph in "Draft A" concerning persons of ethnic origin who had become German nationals during the war was in .rather general terms and left the implication that large numbers might be expected to come to Canada. It would be desirable either to amend it somewhat or to have it clearly explained that it was permissive in character and not a provision for general admission. 17. The Cabinet, after considerable discussion, approved the submission of the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, marked "Draft A", concerning admission of enemy aliens to Canada subject to amendment of paragraph (c) in the light of the discussion; an Order in Council to be passed accordingly on the basis of a new submission as amended. 59 Non retrouvé./Not located. | |
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