Asylum-seekers
-
Haitian Montrealers call for special program for those immigrating from home countryGiven the situation in Haiti now, advocates believe the Canadian government should grant the asylum seekers in Canada permanent residency status on humanitarian grounds.CanadaMar 27
-
Non-French-speaking asylum seekers should be encouraged to move outside Quebec, commissioner saysQuebec's commissioner for the French language says temporary immigration is contributing to the decline of the French language in Quebec, including an increase in asylum seekers.CanadaFeb 15
-
-
Advertisement
-
As Quebec warns of asylum ‘breaking point,’ Ottawa assures assistanceQuebec Premier François Legault is asking Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to slow the influx of asylum seekers entering his province, which he said is nearing a "breaking point."CanadaJan 18
-
-
Advertisement
-
Councillor calls for more government support in housing asylum seekers in London, Ont.A letter, written by Ward 7 Coun. Corrine Rahman, was addressed to council members earlier this week, seeking their support to lobby other levels of government for resources.CanadaNov 17, 2023
-
Quebec says there are still too many asylum seekers entering the provinceChristine Frechette told reporters Thursday hat the federal government needs to do more to distribute would-be refugees across the country.CanadaNov 2, 2023
-
-
Refugees moved out of Toronto churches and into hotels across OntarioAfter spending the summer on the streets or crammed into Toronto churches, some migrants are being moved into hotels in other parts of Ontario.CanadaOct 6, 2023
-
-
York Region opening doors to provide support for asylum seekersYork Regional Council has approved up to $4.3 million to support asylum seekers in York Region with interim housing solutions and other wrap-around supports.EconomyOct 5, 2023
-
Home-sharing platform aims to help refugees, asylum seekers in TorontoA home-sharing platform hopes to connect refugees in need of temporary housing with homeowners who have spare rooms to rent, in an effort to help ease Toronto's shelter crisis.CanadaSep 27, 2023
-
-
Advertisement
-
Roxham Road: RCMP tear down last building at unofficial border crossingThe unofficial crossing was shut down in late March after the U.S. and Canada closed a long-standing loophole in the 2004 Safe Third Country Agreement.CanadaSep 25, 2023
-
-
Advertisement
-
Watchdog to probe Toronto policy to direct shelter-seeking refugee claimants to fedsToronto's ombudsman is launching an investigation into the city's decision to deny refugee claimants space in city shelters and direct them to federal programs.CanadaSep 21, 2023
Trending
-
Canada’s population hits 41M months after breaking 40M threshold27,371 Read
-
Chilling audio reveals scramble to clear Baltimore bridge before collapse11,684 Read
-
Trudeau proposes new reforms for renters amid housing crunch8,039 Read
-
Ryanair CEO says airline found parts missing from Boeing planes6,778 Read
-
B.C. man makes history as 1st Canadian to finish, win ‘insane’ Barkley Marathons6,261 Read
-
Cutting it close: N.B. man claims $64M lotto win just 19 days before expiry5,646 Read
-