[caption id="attachment_375" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Jim Hnatiuk - Leader of the Christian Heritage Party"][/caption] Canada has always been a land of hope and opportunity for people from around the world precisely because of our Judeo-Christian heritage that ensures no one is above the law. In this area, Sharia law with its demands for cultural and legal accommodation in places such as the UK, the Netherlands, and other Western nations, must receive special attention. Sharia law, which endorses such things as the denial of equal rights for women under the law, female genital mutilation, honour killings, polygamy, violence against homosexuals, jihad, dhimmitude, and the death of infidels, will be strenuously opposed under a CHP immigration programme. Such demands are a violation of the principle of loyalty to the new country and are far in excess of our common understanding of multiculturalism. The CHP rejects cultural relativism, and asserts that not all cultures are equal or equally good. Canada, as part of the British Commonwealth, owes its distinct cultural heritage to the Judeo-Christian worldview and norms. Our laws, customs, and freedoms can be traced directly to this heritage. Thus, Canadian immigration should balance respect and appreciation for the diversity of people of different ethnic backgrounds with respect for Canada's Christian heritage, while not diminishing the latter. Whatever the country of origin, we must build a primary sense of being "Canadian" and forcefully reject any attempt contrary to this vision. This means that new immigrants must acknowledge and respect that Canada's cultural heritage is rooted in a Judeo-Christian worldview which is the foundation of our national identity and laws. The decision to choose to live in Canada must be accompanied by patriotism and loyalty to Canada and our democratic values and morals. Previously held traditions and legal systems incompatible with Canada's culture and law must be abandoned. The very core of the Canadian citizenship oath is the declaration of loyalty to the Queen of Canada, and the pledge to "faithfully observe the laws of Canada and fulfil my duties as a Canadian citizen." Therefore, to enjoy the privilege of living in Canada, immigrants--although proud of their own cultural heritage--must pledge their allegiance to the new land which they have chosen to call their home. Therefore, as a prerequisite to entry into Canada, immigrants, as part of their application process, must sign a formally binding pledge whereby they: 1. Agree to abide by Canadian law. 2. Agree to forego or abandon practices and traditions that are contrary to Canadian law and tradition such as: a. Adherence to Sharia law and/or the fatwas and edicts of imams and Islamic councils – which include but are not limited to “honour” killings, polygamy, genital mutilation, pedophilia (child marriages) and the wearing of the burqa or niqab face covering in public b. Gang violence c. Terrorism – which includes promoting and supporting subversive terrorist groups (the most numerous are those involving Muslim extremists, but there are      others such as Tamil and Sikh organisations) in their country of origin and worldwide All such practices that constitute a violation of the signed pledge will be considered serious enough to warrant deportation back to the country of origin. As we said in last week's Communiqué The world is changing and it's time for Canadians to protect our heritage, our commitment to equality, and our God-given freedoms, on which this country was founded. The Christian Heritage Party notes with dismay the failure of large numbers of Muslim immigrants to integrate into Western countries in Europe. We believe this failure is based on their refusal to abandon Islamic Sharia law and accept the legal and cultural norms of their host countries. We have a culture. Our culture protects the victims of injustice. Our culture believes all people are created equal. Our culture has laws which apply equally to all people. CHP Canada celebrates the culture that has been protected in the past by our government and military; a culture which many Canadians have died to preserve. CHP Canada calls on the federal government to institute a moratorium on all immigration from Muslim nations governed by Sharia Law until their refusal to align themselves with our culture is resolved. Additionally, immigrants who are admitted will be expected to adopt Canada's cultural norms, to educate their children to be proud of their new country and make a contribution to its betterment. The CHP will ensure that entry into Canada is only granted to those wishing to truly integrate into Canadian society.