Ian Bremmer: So Canada’s now surpassed the United States in terms of numbers of refugees that you’re actually allowing in. Now, you have more space, but the country’s tiny, right?
Justin Trudeau: Yeah, we’re one tenth the size of the U.S. in terms of population.
Ian Bremmer: And the population isn’t as on board with it. A solid majority of Canadians say they don’t actually want to have this many people coming in.
Justin Trudeau: I think my focus is not on what is popular or not, my focus is on how to make sure that Canada does well in the 21st Century. And in terms of that, we need to be bringing in people from around the world. We need immigration, and yes, part of that is accepting refugees. Now, the way to reassure Canadians around that, because there is anxiety around it, is to point out that we have a strong immigration system, and the rules continue to apply, and security continues to be of concern, and no shortcuts are taken, and we are investing in the integration and support of new arrivals so that they can contribute as quick as possible. And that’s the story we’re seeing.
