Former Public Safety Minister Stockwell Day has warned that Canada could face a crisis similar to the recent surge of migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta.
Day cautioned that Canada is not an open door for mass migration and urged the public to send a clear signal to elected officials that unchecked entry is unacceptable.
He described the situation in Ceuta as an invasion rather than immigration, attributing it to the Spanish government’s own policies and leadership.
Day warned that without rigorous criminal background checks, Canada risks a disaster if leaders signal indifference toward illegal entry.
He also raised concerns about importing cultural values that conflict with Canadian laws, suggesting that unchecked immigration could undermine the country’s foundational principles.
In his remarks, Day contrasted certain Islamic practices with Canadian values, emphasizing the importance of gender equality and the rejection of extremist beliefs.
The influx in Ceuta involved roughly 72,000 migrants entering an enclave of about 84,000 residents, with many returning due to limited resources and a record of 72 deaths on the Spanish side and 11 on the Moroccan side.
Day argued that Canada must impose strict penalties for lawbreakers, including violent offenses, to prevent a similar catastrophe.
He concluded by urging Canadians to ask critical questions at the ballot box, choosing leaders who uphold the law, support legal immigration, and protect the nation’s integrity.
