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An opinion article by Mark Hecht published in Saturday’s Weekend Review section and online contained views that do not meet the journalistic standards of The Vancouver Sun and do not represent the views of our editors and journalists.

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We apologize for the publication of the article. We are reviewing our local workflow and editorial processes to ensure greater oversight and accountability so that this does not happen again.

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Robert Falconer, a research associate at the University of Calgary School of Public Policy with a focus on Immigration and Refugee Policy, has written a rebuttal piece, which appears on page A9 of Monday’s newspaper. You will also find a sampling of letters from readers here.

Harold Munro is Editor in Chief of the Vancouver Sun