Exotic dancers rock a minister.
In late 2004, Canada's immigration minister, Judy Sgro, is at the center of a scandal after granting work permits to Romanian strippers via his “exotic dancers programme”. The Canadian immigration system is points-based, and favors people with skills in short supply. The Canadian government has re...
| Published in: | New Statesman Vol. 133; pp. 11 - 13 |
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New Statesman Ltd.
December 13 2004
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| Summary: | In late 2004, Canada's immigration minister, Judy Sgro, is at the center of a scandal after granting work permits to Romanian strippers via his “exotic dancers programme”. The Canadian immigration system is points-based, and favors people with skills in short supply. The Canadian government has responded to the Sgro scandal by reining in his “programme”, and requiring each exotic dancer's case to be tried on an individual basis. |
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