Prime Minister Mark Carney publicly reaffirmed his confidence in Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree on Wednesday, despite reports that Anandasangaree had supported the immigration application of a suspected Tamil Tigers member before joining cabinet. Anandasangaree had written letters to the CBSA in 2016 and 2023 endorsing the man's bid, which was rejected by the CBSA and upheld by the Federal Court. Critics, including Secure Canada and a former CSIS analyst, have raised concerns about the minister's judgment and suitability for his role.
Prime Minister Carney says he still has confidence in public safety minister
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Prime Minister Mark Carney publicly reaffirmed his confidence in Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree on Wednesday, despite reports that Anandasangaree had supported the immigration application of a suspected Tamil Tigers member before joining cabinet. Anandasangaree had written letters to the CBSA in 2016 and 2023 endorsing the man's bid, which was rejected by the CBSA and upheld by the Federal Court. Critics, including Secure Canada and a former CSIS analyst, have raised concerns about the minister's judgment and suitability for his role.
Trending- 1 2006: Tamil Tigers designated as terrorist entity in Canada.
- 2 2016: Gary Anandasangaree wrote a letter to CBSA endorsing a suspected Tamil Tigers member's immigration bid.
- 3 2023: Gary Anandasangaree wrote another letter to CBSA endorsing the man's immigration bid; he joined cabinet and stopped writing letters of support.
- 4 May 13 (unspecified year, likely 2023 or 2024): Mark Carney appointed Anandasangaree as Minister of Public Safety.
- 5 Last month (relative to article): Anandasangaree recused himself from decisions related to Tamil Tigers.
- 6 Last Wednesday (relative to article): Federal Court rejected the man's latest appeal.
- 7 Tuesday (relative to article): Global News reported on Anandasangaree's support for the suspected Tamil Tigers member.
- 8 Wednesday (article date): Prime Minister Mark Carney stood by Gary Anandasangaree.
- Questions raised about Anandasangaree's judgment and suitability for his role
- Calls for Anandasangaree's resignation
- Potential impact on public confidence in national security
What: Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed confidence in Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree despite Anandasangaree's past support for the immigration of a suspected Tamil Tigers member.
When: Wednesday (article date), Tuesday (Global News report), 2016 and 2023 (Anandasangaree's letters), Last Wednesday (Federal Court rejection), May 13 (Carney appointed Anandasangaree).
Where: Canada (general context), Toronto-area (MP's constituency), Sri Lanka (Tamil Tigers origin).
Why: Anandasangaree had been transparent about his support for the immigration of a suspected terrorist group member, and Carney maintains confidence in him. Critics argue it shows a lack of judgment regarding national security.
How: Carney publicly stated his confidence. Anandasangaree defended his actions, saying MPs routinely provide letters of support for constituents. The Federal Court rejected the man's appeal, prioritizing national security.