The spring report by the auditor general found the Canadian immigration system has not been able to handle the spike in claims made by an influx of irregular migrants. Continue reading →

The document says eight homes will receive the maximum compensation of $25,000, 15 will receive $10,000, and 22 households in the outermost zone will receive $2,500. Continue reading →

It is not clear how many of the asylum seekers may have held U.S. permanent residency status versus a soon-to-expire temporary protected status or even a travel visa. Continue reading →

This week on Focus Montreal: Jean-Pierre Fortin discusses the recent uptick in asylum seekers crossing illegally into Canada, a McGill prof explains his unique idea to do away with sandbags during floods, and Great Montrealer Matthew Pearce talks about how the Old Brewery Mission has changed its approach to homelessness. Continue reading →

Do you agree with the prime minister when he says our immigration system is working as it should? Continue reading →

New figures released today show a shift in where the RCMP are arresting people crossing illegally into Canada. Continue reading →