He's relaying to the blur that the media like to wash immigration and refugees with.  They are two distinct categories.  Immigration is needed and welcomed in Canada.  Refugees to a certain point are welcome as well.  We have had poor results with refugees We have had a poor integration record with refugees.  They are not coming to Canada because they want to be here and want to join our society.  They are here as a safe haven.  They are usually the bottom of the barrel of their messed up countries they come from.  Sponsored refugees may be an exception..  At least they know something of the country they are coming to and are eager to come.