H. F. Angus

The Stars and Stripes in Asia

counter, except in the field of dialectics, between Marx and Malthus. Malthusia, if we may use this term geographically, has been in the hands of imperialists or nationalists and their embarrassments have provided a fertile soil for communist propaganda. To contain communism it is, therefore, imperative to dispose of the problem of food and population. The United Nations and its wealthier members have tackled this problem in a small way by technical assistance in its various forms and by the provision, on generous terms, of some capital resources. In words, the United Nations has been far more generous. It remains to be seen, however, whether more has been achieved than a restoration of morale and a postponement of the day of crisis by providing a breathing space in which Asian nationalism can struggle with the growth of population. The Economic Survey of Asia and the Far East, published by the United Nations, contains a thorough examination of the whole area from the standpoint of the agencies whose day to day work brings them face to face with this problem. On the stage of the Far East old actors have put on new masks and the spectators must become acquainted with the new dramatis personae. Have there, we must ask ourselves, been real changes or do the new masks barely conceal the old personalities? Canadas mask can perhaps be best described as an intense nationalism, which is dominantly political in character but which is being. given a more and more cvltural appearance. The other books mentioned in this article may be of some assistance in revealing the new cast although this has not been their primary purpose. Japans effort to escape from over-population by industrialization and the acquisition of a market outside Japan, which would in turn provide raw materials and eventually food as well, ended in a disastrous war. As a result the United States inherited Japans problem the victor became, by the law of his own being, a heres necessarius.

The Future of Immigration into Canada

It may seem strange that I should write on immigration at a time when Canadians economically displaced during the course of the war have not yet been absorbed into gainful occupations. Comprising men and women released from the services, workers no longer required in war-time industries, and persons of Japanese race removed from the defence zone in British Columbia, these Canadians may themselves be considered as economically equivalent to waves of immigration. These waves are beyond our control but, in making our plans, it is important to know whether or not they will be followed by other waves. The answer to this question depends on Canadian policy, which can not only decide if there are to be other waves, but can determine both their size and their composition. If we postpone consideration of our immigration policy until our reconstruction policy has taken shape there is a serious danger of overlooking the importance of laying a sound foundation for the future development of Canada. If plans are to be made for the long run we must know if Canadian immigration policy is to be positive, negative, or neutral. It is possible for an immigration policy to take the form of exclusion and control the form of prohibition, but there are several reasons for thinking such an extreme policy unlikely except as a temporary expedient in an emergency. The first of these reasons is national prestige. Through the exertions of her people and through the fantastic fortunes of the recent war, Canada has won a position of great importance in the world. Without a very substantial increase in her own population it will be impossible for Canada to retain her relative importance when other nations of equal or greater population rebuild their shattered lives.