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4 The Chronicle March 21 - 27, 2017 chronicle.durhamcollege.ca PUBLISHER: Greg Murphy EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: Brian Legree AD MANAGER: Dawn Salter Editorial CONTACT US NEWSROOM: brian.legree@durhamcollege.ca ADVERTISING: dawn.salter@durhamcollege.ca Cartoon by Toby VanWeston Procedure is path to refuge Asylum seekers from Turkey, Syria, and Yemen are trekking through the cold to cross the Manitoba and Quebec borders in search of a better life in Canada because of the current political climate in Trump’s America. Here in Oshawa, we do not see any strain on the system. As a result, people may think Canada should offer asylum to those who seek it. But the number of asylum seekers will likely rise as the temperature warms up. This influx will have long-term effects, which might not be beneficial to all. Those seeking a better life need to follow procedures. Asylum seekers are looking for international protection. Their refugee status is undetermined, but they can claim refugee protection on Canadian soil. The government of Canada will protect those who are fleeing injustice or cruel and unusual punishment. Since January, more than 1,000 asylum seekers filed claims of refugee status at the Quebec and U.S. borders, and more than 100 have filed claims at the Manitoba border, according to Stephanie Levitz of the Canadian Press. Although it’s a criminal offence to cross borders illegally, there are no charges until refugee claims are processed, according to Karen Pauls of CBC News. Since Jan., RCMP officers have caught more than 2,000 asylum seekers crossing illegally into the country. Right now, according to Citizen and Immigration Canada, there are approximately 60,000 asylum claimants awaiting a decision on their claim. The average hearing will take place in 19 months. According to Bill Redekop of Winnipeg Free Press, 65 per cent of asylum claims are approved in Canada. This is more than half of the applications. The problem is the length of time for processing. A backgrounder on the challenges faced by Canada’s asylum system, which appears on the Government of Canada website, says it takes four and a half years from the time a claim is made until a rejected claimant is removed. This is not factoring in wait times for the current influx. There are 15,000 claimants in the process of being deported from Canada. There are, however, approximately 38,000 asylum seekers who are unaccounted for and subject to an immigration warrant. Rejected applicants run the risk of being detained by the government, or deported. For Canada Border Services Agency, this can cost anywhere from approximately $1,500, or $15,000, if the deportation is escorted, according to Pauls. The influx of asylum seekers will cause a strain on existing social services. While waiting, they can live and work in Canada and have access to a range of social benefits. According to lawyer Mark Benton, asylum seekers are overloading the refugee system. Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister has called on the federal government to act more on the recent influx. Pallister has asked the Trudeau government to help fund health care coverage, temporary housing, and employment income assistance, direct employment and labour market supports. With political leaders closing borders in countries such as France, the Netherlands, and the United States, Canada needs to lead with open arms. This requires process as much as it does empathy. If Canadians figure this out, the rest of the world may follow. Jessica Stoiku with files from: Laura Metcalfe Euvilla Thomas Logan Caswell EDITORS: Jenn Amaro, James Bauman, Logan Caswell, Rebecca Calzavara, Sharena Clendening, Dean Daley, Alexander Debets, Travis Fortnum, Tyler Hodgkinson, Barbara Howe, Noor Ibrahim, James Jackson, Christopher Jones, Frank Katradis, Daniel Koehler, Angela Lavallee, Laura Metcalfe, Tommy Morais, Joshua Nelson, Nicole O'Brien, Samuel Odrowski, Devarsh Oza, Trusha Patel, Matthew Pellerin, Asim Pervez, Alex Ross Emily Saxby, Tyler Searle, Jessica Stoiku, Euvilla Thomas, Toby VanWeston, Kayano Waite, Brandi Washington, Michael Welsh, Jared Williams, Erin Williams. The Chronicle is published by the Durham College School of Media, Art and Design, 2000 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 7L7, 721- 2000 Ext. 3068, as a training vehicle for students enrolled in Journalism and Advertising courses and as a campus news medium. Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the college administration or the board of governors. The Chronicle is a member of the Ontario Community Newspapers Association. PRODUCTION ARTISTS: Brandon Agnew, Justin Bates, Zach Beauparlant, Kayla Cook, Nathalie Desrochers, Charlotte Edwards, Yannick Green, Madeline Grixti, Stephanie Hanna, Lijo Joseph, Sarah Judge, Shannon Lazo, Megan Mcdonald, Ashley Mcgregor, Josh Mcgurk, Katie Miskelly, Louisa Molloy, Jasmine Ohprecio, Alex Powdar, Olivia Randall-Norris, Kaela Richardson, Madeleine Riley, Alex Royer, Spencer Stevens, Rachel Thompson, Geroge Tsalavoutas, Alexandra Weekes, Cameron Westlake. MEDIA REPS: Rachel Alexander, Angela Bahnesli, Sarah Bhatti, Anokhi Bhavsar, Steven Brundage, Chanel Castella, Brandon Clark, Scott Cowling, Leanne Howorth, Bryce Isaacs, Erin Jones, Natasha Kowo, Samantha Mallia, Alyssa Matthew, Alexandra Rich, Bethany Seaton, Kristian Seepersad, Georgina Tsoutsos, Marisa Turpin, Rachel Wendt, Travis Yule. Publisher: Greg Murphy Editor-In-Chief: Brian Legree Features editor: Teresa Goff Ad Manager: Dawn Salter Advertising Production Manager: Kevan F. Drinkwalter Photography Editor: Al Fournier Technical Production: Keir Broadfoot
chronicle.durhamcollege.ca March 21 - 27, 2017 The Chronicle 5 Opinion Canadians will stand together in support of a diverse country Trudeau won't let Canada change, or lose our trade with the states In one of the greatest Canadian moments, a vigil was held in Quebec for the mass shooting at a mosque in Quebec City which left six people dead. Canadians came together in support of the grieving families and showed the victims and the families they are part of this country. Now as a people, Canadians should stand as a united front to the world, stand behind the Prime Minister and reach out to the countries alienated by President Donald Trump. The reality of Trudeau cooperating with Trump would make a lot of people grimace. The Prime Minister represents Canada and its people on a global scale and according to a poll from the Nanos Research group, which surveyed 1,000 Canadians between Dec. 16 and Dec. 19 in 2016, 75 per cent of Canadians want Trudeau to stand up to Trump. However, the PM also needs to look out for the best interests in Canada. The U.S. is Canada’s biggest trade partner. Statistics Canada shows the goods exported to the U.S. were over 34 million dollars Kevin Steinbach in December last year. That is 11 million more than Canada’s exports to the European Union, the second largest trading partner. On the other side, Canada is only the second biggest trade partner of the U.S. since 2015. Our dependency on them is higher than their dependency on us. Trudeau’s decision to not stand up to Trump is a necessary evil and Canadians should grant the Prime Minister some understanding and support. But as a people, Canadians can do so much more than simply support. Being Canadian means more than just enjoying maple syrup, bacon, or poutine. It’s more than being a fan of hockey and more than enjoying a warm cup of Tim Horton’s coffee in the morning while munching on some Timbits. Canada is a blend of cultures and languages coming together as one, while sharing diversity. Many Canadians can track their ancestry from somewhere else in this world. So as Canadians they hold on to two identities: the Canadian one right now and the one from wherever they came from, including traditions, habits and languages. Trudeau acknowledges and embraces that fact. In October 2016, Trudeau announced January would be Tamil Heritage month, and October both Islamic and Hindu Heritage month. And let’s not forget Toronto’s Caribbean Carnival Parade every summer. The Prime Minister took steps to accept Canada’s diversity and unite it. Announcing the heritage months allows Canada to have more opportunities to bring diversity together. In reaching out to others and embracing diversity as part of Canadian culture and identity, Trudeau is not the only one to do so. Some educational institutions do too. Lakehead University and the University of Winnipeg made the change for students to require a three-credit course on Aboriginal Culture and History to graduate, to better help graduates communicate and work with the aboriginal population there. Canada should continue being so progressive. Canadians should support and unite behind their Prime Minister and be an example to the world. Canadians can support the country by embracing their culture and unite with other cultures in Canada. Stand behind the Prime Minister. Trudeau is dealing with Trump for the sake of Canada’s trade with the U.S. Athletes are overpaid In the last NBA off-season, players such as Mike Conley have signed some of the biggest contracts in NBA history. There are hundreds of millions of people who are homeless but millions of dollars are being given to these athletes for putting a ball into a basket. Basketball players should be given a large amount of money as they are the best in the world at what they do. But making eight figures in a single season? Nine figure contracts? That is outrageous. Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley currently has the biggest contract in the NBA, which is actually the biggest contract in NBA history: $153 million dollars over 5 years. Conley is not even a top-five player at his position. Overall he is ranked 36th in the league in points per game at 19.2 a game and 18th in assist at 6.2 a game. It is reminiscent of rapper Jay Z’s lyrics “Would you rather be underpaid or overrated?” Under the NBA’s new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), Golden State Warriors star point guard, Stephen Curry, could reportedly earn over $200 million over a span of five years. Just outrageous. The CBA is an agreement between the league and the players with a list of rules about salary cap, tax arrangement, free agency, anti-drug agreement, NBA Developmental League, rookie salary scales and minimum annual salary scales. According to therichest.com, former President Barack Obama earned $400,000 annually while Asim Pervez in office. With other bonuses like an expense account, a travel account and an entertainment budget, that totals up to approximately $670,000 annually. Not bad at all. But compared to NBA players, that number is dwarfed. Four hundred forty-four NBA players are going to make more than $670,000 this season alone. The highest earner in 2016-2017 is Cleveland Cavaliers superstar forward LeBron James. He will make just under $31 million this season. According to the buisnessinsider. com, doctors make anywhere from $204,000 to $443,000 annually, depending what type of doctor they are. This isn’t a bad amount by any means. But these people help change and save lives. Someone may need a lifesaving operation, and a whole family could be depending on that doctor to help save a life. That being said, being an NBA player is not easy either. Not just anyone can make it. But what is really more important? Saving a life? Or putting a ball in hoop? Health before wealth. So ask yourself, should athletes really have nine figure contracts? Should they really be making eight figures in a single season? Should people who impact people’s lives and help save lives make more money? Or are athletes just really overpaid? Employees taking a backseat to cleavage in restaurants Ever since the introduction of Hooters in 1983, skimpy outfits on female servers have been the norm. Just last year, a restaurant called Bombshells, which boasts servers in military style crop tops and miniskirts, announced a plan to whip out 100 new locations across the United States. But this isn’t just happening south of the border. Restaurants in Canada have been increasingly adopting the ‘sex sells’ phenomenon since the start of 2012. Chains such as Moxies, Hooters, and the Tilted Kilt, coined breastaurants, require their female staff to wear scanty uniforms such as miniskirts, heels, and cleavage-bearing tops as part of the restaurants’ image or brand. Other chains such as Jack Astor’s require female staff to wear Lulu Lemon tennis skirts (priced at $74), three pieces of jewellery, and make- Noor Ibrahim up. Some, such as The Keg, even provide servers with a uniform including a built in push-up bra. The objectification of women through the food industry is a lazy sales gimmick to cover up the shortcomings of eateries while still managing to take a step backwards in gender-equality and ten steps forward in the exploitation of income-driven youth. Some may argue big breasts and butts are part of advertisements everywhere. Selling sex is an archaic concept. What makes breastaurants any different? Breastaurants use their staff’s looks and sexual appeal to cover up for the shortcomings of the restaurant. According to a 2017 Financial Post article by Hollie Shaw, full-service restaurants in Canada have been taking losses for the past year, and the drops are expected to continue. For that reason, restaurants might have turned to marketing their own staff as a desperate plot to amp up their customers. However, the objectification of female bodies in the work force takes a toll on their mental health. According to a 2015 Business Insider study, all the waitresses interviewed at an unnamed breastaurant experienced feelings of anxiety, depression, anger, and degradation. Fans of breastaurants might also argue in order for women to be exploited, they’d have to have been forced into the job. But these women applied for the jobs themselves, so they must be happy and willing to work, right? Satisfaction may not always be the case. In a 2016 interview with CBC, chief commissioner of Ontario Human Rights Commissions Renu Mandhane said people working at breastaurants, often times students trying to make rent or pay off university fees, are “fairly precarious.” These restaurants are manipulating the desperation of young women to survive and get income knowing well enough that making top dollar would take a front seat to being objectified. That same incentive leads youth every single year to the silver pole at strip clubs. If most of these women are desperate to pay rent, why would they quit their job when they’re presented with an uncomfortable uniform? When working at a breastaurant can make you up to $700 a night, many youth battling precarious employment may think a mini skirt isn’t worth losing income. So why isn’t there a flood of complaints from servers? The process of filing a human rights complaint against an employer is so time consuming that it takes years to present a resolution. The simplest option would be to quit your job. Breastaurants are a breeding ground for mental health issues amongst workers. They normalize sexually-objectifying environments that we have been combatting for years and give the impression that workers are content. Breastaurants have no place in a country trying to end both the wage gap and sexism in the workforce. If the breastaurant industry continues to thrive on the objectification and manipulation of its female staff, we might as well be teaching young girls to incorporate their cup size onto their resume.
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