Maison de l’Amitié: English Level 3, Wednesday evenings

Lesson 6: Social Dilemmas, Supplemental material

Sept. 30, 2020

What do Canadians think about immigration? – Listening development (p. 38)

TRANSCRIPT of Paul Guttenberger [relaxed]

“I was speaking with a few friends yesterday and we felt that

the majority of Canadians value immigration and the diversity
it gives Canada. Personally, I’m easy-going about these things.
I know there are occasional stories in the media about racism,
but there does not appear to be much tension between
immigrants and non-immigrants where I live in East
Toronto.”

TRANSCRIPT of Susan Anderson-Cruz [complimentary]

“I support immigration just the way it is, and I think most

provinces do a good job helping newcomers to Canada. We
have the second largest land mass in the world and need
immigrant skills and investments and energy to help the
country grow.”

TRANSCRIPT of Jason Owen [negative]

“A week or so ago, I read that a Somali man had just

sponsored his 100th family member to come to Canada.
100???? What is going on? Has Canada’s immigration system
gone even more crazy? Hasn’t anyone at the Citizenship and
Immigration Office noticed that this guy has been permitted
to bring 100 family members into Canada? Honestly, it’s too
much and has to stop.”