The Montreal Star, the most influential newspaper in the Dominion of Canada, in an editorial which appeared yesterday attacked the policy of the Canadian government toward immigration.
The editorial asks why no steps have been taken in the five years following the Armistice to encourage and provide for immigration. During this time ample needs have arisen warranting an active and aggressive campaign to procure recruits from the files of the millions emigrating from Europe who would prove a valuable asset in exploiting the resources of Canada which are being neglected, because the dearth in population. Without the immigrant Canada can make no forward strides.
The editorial accuses the government of giving blatant promises which it had no intention of keeping to the loyal Canadians who have been patiently waiting for the days of expansion and growth which would come with the influx of immigration. In despair of improvement millions of Canadians have emigrated from Canada disgusted.
If the people of Canada will sanction the plans and policies adopted by the last two Cabinets, Canada will be but a deserted way station ignored by the millions of European immigrants who are attracted by the open doors of other more far-seeing countries.
In conclusion the “Star” asks “Is ours to be forever a country blessed by nature and cursed by politicians”?
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