[LINK] "Syrian refugee question provokes heckling, boos at Conservative campaign event"

[rfmcdonald]

CBC reports on the latest Conservative embarrassment re: refugees.

The atmosphere turned sour at a Conservative Party event in Welland, Ont., when reporters asked Stephen Harper about Syrian refugees.

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Journalists began to shout at Harper, asking for specifics. He didn't offer any, but the crowd was obviously displeased.

When a third reporter said she was following up on the refugee story as well, the crowd began to groan in frustration at the media.

One supporter shouted at journalists. "How many kids drowned in pools in Canada since last summer? Do you blame the government for that?"

Harper interjected to try to encourage the reporter to continue with her question.

"OK, OK. Go ahead," he said.

The reporter proceeded to ask Harper once again about his security concerns.

"We will help refugees. We will also protect Canadians on security and we are committed to doing both of these things."

Reporters continued to shout "How?" but the questions were ignored.