Montreal Refugees

• Children of asylum seekers experience Quebec cultural ritual of French welcome classes

  The federal government says about 51,340 asylum seekers arrived in Quebec in 2022, compared to 7,290 would-be refugees who entered the country through the province in 2021.

  Canada

  Jan 30, 2023
  
• Montrealers host winter clothing drive for asylum seekers

  When Olivia Viveros realized how many newcomers arrive in Montreal unprepared, she teamed up with non-profit Welcome Collective to host a winter clothing drive.

  Canada

  Oct 27, 2018
  
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• West Island courier service delivers furniture to refugees, families in need

  A West Island courier service is picking up and delivering donated furniture to those in need.

  Canada

  Mar 7, 2018
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• Feeding the hungry: Welcome Hall Mission market helps those in need help themselves

  The mission opened a market last summer where people can choose what food they would like rather than receive a food-bank basket. The concept has proven so popular, a second location will be opening in Montreal North.

  Canada

  Jan 19, 2018
• Montrealers old and new encouraged to bond over food at Place des Arts

  Cuisine Ta Ville is an event designed to build ties between refugees and other Montrealers as part of the city’s 375th anniversary celebrations.

  Canada

  May 12, 2017