Immigration Minister pulled gay rights from citizenship guide, documents show - The Globe and Mail

I am very disturbed to hear of this decision by the Ministry of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism to intentionally remove any reference to gay rights in the new study guide for immigrants.  I think our history and position as a country is clear and something to be proud of - decriminalization of homosexuality, Charter protection on sexual orientation and legalization of same-sex marriage.  It would indicate that the Minister is out of step with the majority of Canadians.  This is an old issue that needs to go down with slavery, need for women’s suffrage, anti-Semitism, aggressive aboriginal  assimilation.   

I think that Minister Kenney of all people must be prepared to welcome all law abiding and progressive people and ensure that any new Canadian is clear to understand that sexual orientation in Canada is not an issue with our government or our people.