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The Canadian Tamil Collective, the National Council of Canadian Tamils and the Tamil Rights Group released statements this week condemning a Global News article that raised questions about a potential border security conflict of interest involving Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree. The groups said the article's narrative unfairly associates Tamil Canadians with criminal behaviour, and that uncontextualised references to Tamil asylum seekers and banned entities stigmatise the community.
Anandasangaree said he asked public safety officials to screen any national security issues relating to the Tamil community out of "an abundance of caution" and to avoid any perception of conflict. Prime Minister Mark Carney publicly backed the decision, saying the government's vetting process is rigorous and that public security decisions remain well covered.
The Canadian Tamil Collective said the coverage sends a message to Tamil Canadians in public life "that your contributions will be scrutinised, your background weaponised, and your identity treated as a threat," while the National Council of Canadian Tamils called for elected officials, civil society and the public to stand with the community against xenophobia. The Tamil Rights Group asked for dialogue with Global News and other media stakeholders on journalistic standards.
Summary based on Tamil Guardian .
Source checked Oct 4, 2026 · Added to Tamil Directory Oct 4, 2026.