First, what is the issue?
A list of "essential values" prescribed to immigrants (intending or already) moved to Gatineau is raising eyebrows for some of its suggestions. The city Gatineau’s guidebook lists 16 tips including not to give bribes, commit honour killings or cook smelly foods.
Here are some media reviews on the above subject:
Siddiqui: Immigrants should boycott Gatineau ... The “statement of values” ought to be amended, added to and addressed to all Canadians, not just new immigrants...
What's your reaction to Gatineau's list of Dos and Dont's for newcomers? CTV National News
Guidelines for Gatineau immigrants raises eyebrows CTV Ottawa
New Canadians arriving in Gatineau - guidelines www.canadavisa.com
Gatineau’s values guide for immigrants stirs controversy Globe and Mail ... The guide is already drawing comparisons to the controversial code of conduct adopted by the Quebec village of Hérouxville during the heat of the province’s reasonable accommodation debate in 2007. Unlike Hérouxville, however, which banned stonings even though it only had a single immigrant family, Gatineau is home to about 250,000 and has seen a surge in international immigration in recent years...
If you decide to move to Gatineau you may not be able to cook food http://www.cornwallseawaynews.com ...East Indians use a variety of spices in their curries and this may not be acceptable. However, Russians and people from other East European countries love cabbage and this smell may also not be acceptable. Personally, cigarette smell is not acceptable to me...
