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Asylum seeker claims in Canada reach record highWith Canada’s recent population surge being mostly tied to immigration, the federal government has made some policy changes to try to crack down on how people enter Canada. Mackenzie Gray explains how those changes haven’t stopped asylum seeker claims from reaching record highs, and why those numbers could grow if former U.S. president Donald Trump...Global NationalJul 23
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Biden limits asylum seekers at U.S.-Mexico borderFollowing months of intense political pressure from all sides, U.S. President Joe Biden has signed an executive order that would temporarily close America’s border with Mexico if too many people try to cross it. Jackson Proskow reports on Biden’s goal to restrict the number of asylum seekers, the impact, and how progressives are comparing the...Global NationalJun 4
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Quebec dealing with big jump in asylum claims from BangladeshThere’s been a surge in the number of asylum seekers from Bangladesh to Quebec in recent months. If the current rate continues, the province is on track to recieve more than 4 times the number as applied for asylum last year. Phil Carpenter spoke to Bangladeshi Montrealers to find out why this is happening and...Global News at 5:30 and 6:30Jul 25
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Global News at 5:30 Toronto: June 26, 2024A family desperately hoping to find a 3-year-old boy – crews combing through a Mississauga park where the child was last seen Thursday night. Toronto police make two arrests in a fatal Scarborough fire – including a teenager. And, asylum seekers continue to struggle as they continue to transition to life in Canada more than...Global News at 5:30 TorontoJul 26
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Quebec appeals to other provinces for help sharing the burden of welcoming refugees to CanadaTwo provinces say they’re ready to lend Quebec a helping hand when it comes to the number of asylum seekers they take in. It was at the top of the agenda for Premier François Legault. As Global’s Franca Mignacca reports, he was meeting with premiers from across the country to wrap up the Council of...CanadaJul 17
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Global National: July 23Thousands of people in Alberta are on the move as a wildfire rages through Jasper National Park, one of Canada’s most treasured and popular parks. Heather Yourex-West explains what complicated the scramble to escape, and what officials are preparing for; and Alissa Thibault reports from Clearwater, B.C., where many evacuees ended up. With multiple high-profile...Global NationalJul 23
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Ottawa to give Quebec $750M to deal with surge in temporary immigrantsA highly-anticipated meeting between Premier François Legault and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took place in Quebec City late this afternoon. Legault had been demanding Ottawa take measures to reduce the number of temporary immigrants arrive in Quebec, saying the province has reached its capacity to welcome asylum seekers. Global’s Dan Spector has the latest.Jun 10
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Salvation Army adding space to address rise in asylum seekersA local emergency shelter is creating more space to cope with the number of asylum seekers coming to our city.Apr 17
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How ‘Project Impacting Lives’ is supporting GTA refugeesAs Toronto continues to grapple with shelter space for asylum seekers, Project Impacting Lives working on the ground to support refugees in the city. Executive Director Fikayo Aderoju, joins Candace Daniel to discuss the group’s work and what needs to be done.Global News Morning TorontoMay 9
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5 migrants drown in English Channel, hours after UK passes Rwanda policyAt least five people, including a child, died Tuesday while trying to cross the English Channel. French authorities said the deaths occurred when the engine of an overcrowded small boat, carrying more than 100 people, stopped off the coast of France and several people fell into the water. The attempt to cross the channel took...WorldApr 23
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Premier Legault threatens a referendum on immigrationPremier Francois Legault is stepping up the pressure on the federal government to pay the bills for the influx of immigrants and asylum seekers to Quebec in recent years. He says he hasn’t ruled out holding a referendum on the topic.Apr 9
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Global News at 6 Toronto: March 2, 2024The provincial Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is investigating a fatal shooting after a man in Oakville, Ont., was shot by two Halton police officers on Saturday. Plus, hundreds marked International Women’s Day (IWD) in Toronto by marching on the streets of downtown. And, a vigil was held for a Kenyan asylum seeker who died last...Apr 2
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Nigerian family says they face ‘persecution’ if deported and are pleading to stayA Nigerian family who says they are fleeing religious persecution is pleading to stay in Canada amid imminent deportation after entering as asylum-seekers via the now-shuttered Roxham Road. The mother of the family says she sees the deportation order from federal immigration officials as a death sentence for her family, which now includes two more...CanadaMar 30
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Montrealers call for a special immigration program for HaitiansWith the situation in Haiti continuing to deteriorate, questions are being raised about the fate of asylum seekers in the province. Members of the community in Montreal want special humanitarian processes put in place by the Canadian government, to address these concerns. Those with loved ones still in Haiti want the government to reduce wait...Mar 27
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‘Unhealthy’ to link house affordability to influx of immigrants, asylum seekers: MillerAfter announcing that the federal government will reinstate visa requirements for Mexican citizens on Thursday — following an increase of “illegitimate” asylum claims — Immigration Minister Marc Miller said it is “unhealthy” to link immigrants and asylum seekers in Canada to the nation’s housing crisis.CanadaFeb 29
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Migrant protest demands regularization and for leaders to stop blaming them for systemic problemsMigrants and supporters gathered in Montreal on Saturday to demand full regularization for all and for political leaders to stop blaming asylum seekers for systemic problems. As Dan Spector reports, just hours ago Quebec Premier François Legault repeated his statement that the province’s capacity to welcome newcomers has been surpassed.CanadaMar 16
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Trudeau rejects Quebec’s request for total powers on immigrationQuebec will not be getting more power over immigration. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is saying ‘no’ to one of the Quebec Premier’s key requests following a meeting in Montreal on Friday. Trudeau met with Premier François Legault to discuss funding for asylum seekers and health-care transfers. Global’s Franca Mignacca reports.Mar 15
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Trudeau rejects Quebec’s ask for total powers on immigrationThe prime minister and Quebec’s premier faced-off in Montreal today in a dispute over immigration. François Legault asked Justin Trudeau to grant Quebec full control over how many immigrants and asylum seekers are allowed into that province. The premier says Quebec has surpassed its capacity and immigration control is crucial in preserving the French language....CanadaMar 15
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Feds will work with Quebec to tackle increasing number of temporary immigrants: TrudeauPrime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday that his government would work with Quebec and other provinces to address concerns about the increasing number of temporary immigrants to Canada. He said the federal government has taken action to reduce asylum-seeker claims and review the international student program and is working with the province to limit the...CanadaMar 15
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Global National: March 15Breaking news out of Calgary, where a tense stand-off between a gunman and police has now dragged on for over 24 hours in the city’s north-east end. After shots were fired at police, nearby residents were told to shelter in place and others to avoid the area. Police say shots were fired as officers were...Mar 15