Always Quote by David Suzuki
“Canada should always open its doors to those who are oppressed or in cases of emergency. When Canada offered refuge to 50,000 boat people in Vietnam in the 1970s, I was particularly proud to be Canadian.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Environmental Advocacy, David Suzuki, 1990s
Canada should welcome the oppressed and respond to emergencies with compassion.
In simple terms: Open doors to those in need.
Key Takeaway
Promote humanitarian asylum policies.
Themes
humanitarianism
refugee policy
national identity
Mood
empathetic
hopeful
Type
activist
philosophical
When to use this quote
- refugee crises
- natural disasters
- political asylum
Key Concepts
compassion
global responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- What responsibilities do nations have to refugees?
- How can societies stay compassionate under strain?
A Different Perspective
Political opposition may resist open‑door policies.
