Canadian Emigration Misrepresentation.
MR. O'MARA (Kilkenny, S.): To ask the Under-Secretary
of State for the Colonies whether he has received a
communication from Mr.Alyesworth, the Canadian Minister
of Labour, relative to the misrepresentations made for
the purpose of inducing emigration to Canada; whether
his attention has been drawn to the debate in the
Canadian House of Commons, in which the general desire
was expressed that the Imperial Government should pass
a law penalising such misrepresentations; and, if so,
whether he proposes to take any action in the matter.
(Answered by Mr. Runciman.) Yes, Sir. Such a
communication has been received. A Report of the debate
referred to in the second part of the Question has not
yet reached the Secretary of State, but the Canadian
Government have officially suggested Imperial
legislation to prevent false representations in this
country to induce or deter emigration to Canada.
This suggestion is now engaging the careful
consideration of his Majesty's Government. It is
proposed to publish the correspondence with
the Canadian Government.
