Birth Tourism
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U.S. takes aim at ‘birth tourism’ with visa restrictions on pregnant womenThe practice of coming to the U.S. to give birth is fundamentally legal, although there are scattered cases of authorities arresting operators of birth tourism.PoliticsJan 23, 2020
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‘Birth tourism’ could become election issue in B.C. riding considered ‘ground zero’Residents in Richmond, B.C., say more "baby houses" are popping up for nonresident mothers to give birth in Canada, guaranteeing their babies automatic citizenship.CanadaSep 20, 2019
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60% of Canadians want tougher laws against birth tourism: Angus Reid Institute pollAccording to the survey, 60% of Canadians want to see the country's citizenship laws change to discourage birth tourism.CanadaMar 14, 2019
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Study shows birth tourism much more prevalent in Canada than reported by StatCanA new study shows that the number of births in Canada by nonresidents, known as "birth tourism," is up to five times greater than previously reported by Statistics Canada.CanadaNov 22, 2018
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Feds studying birth tourism after new data shows it is more common than previously reportedThe study comes as new research published by Policy Options today shows the number of non-Canadian residents giving birth in Canadian hospitals is much higher than in figures reported by Statistics Canada.CanadaNov 22, 2018
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Trump begins rally blitz attacking media, stoking immigration fearsThe U.S. president continued the grievance airing that has long been a fixture of his rallies.PoliticsOct 31, 2018
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International law does not guarantee citizenship to babies born in Canada, feds tell courtCanada is one of fewer than three dozen countries that follow the practice of citizenship based on birthplace and some - including Australia and Britain - have modified or ended automatic birthright in recent years.CanadaSep 8, 2018
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Conservatives want to end ‘birth tourism’ in Canada — but what exactly is the contested issue?The Conservative Party is calling for an end of birthright citizenship, meaning if you are born in Canada that does not automatically make you a Canadian citizen.CanadaAug 27, 2018
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Conservatives vote to end policy that allows ‘birth tourism’ in CanadaThe birthright citizenship policy allows babies born in Canada to receive citizenship, even if neither of their parents are Canadian citizens.CanadaAug 26, 2018
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B.C. says it’s concerned about ‘birth tourism.’ It’s still not cracking downB.C. says it has concerns, but added that the issue is a problem the feds need to deal with.HealthMar 30, 2018
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