The Canadian tech community has issued an open letter criticizing the decision by the Trump administration to ban passport holders from seven Muslim-majority countries – namely Syria, Iran, Iraq, Sudan, Somalia, Libya, and Yemen. The letter – which has been signed by hundreds of Canadian entrepreneurs, CEOs, and technology leaders – condemns the “marginalization of people based upon their race or religion” and affirms the belief that pluralistic, open societies produce more innovation. The Canadian tech community comprises many different nationalities, religions, sexual orientations, gender identities, mental and physical abilities, and perspectives. We believe that this diversity is a source of…
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