Quebec Refugees
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Asylum seekers face hurdles, discrimination as they compete for housing in MontrealWhen asylum seekers arrive in Quebec, they are transported to hotels rented by the federal government, and after a short period, they are moved to government-run shelters.CanadaMar 2, 2023
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Children of asylum seekers experience Quebec cultural ritual of French welcome classesThe 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.CanadaJan 30, 2023
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Legault says Quebec is ready to ‘do its part’ to take in Afghan refugees amid Taliban control"Quebec is ready to do its part to take in a certain quantity of Afghan refugees who are living a worrisome situation," Legault told reporters on Monday.CanadaAug 16, 2021
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Asylum seekers confused by Quebec government’s messages on immigration"My biggest concern you know, after the COVID-19 if they reject my claim and I have to go back to Haiti."CanadaMay 26, 2020
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CBSA charges woman with taking money to help refugees into CanadaBorder agents claim Olayinka Celestina Opaleye brought several people into Canada illegally via Roxham Road in Quebec.CanadaJan 23, 2019
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Refugee claimants found in possession of child porn at Quebec borderMultiple refugee claimants have been found in possession of child pornography at or near the Quebec border crossing, Global News has learned.CanadaAug 16, 2017
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Montrealers old and new encouraged to bond over food at Place des ArtsCuisine Ta Ville is an event designed to build ties between refugees and other Montrealers as part of the city’s 375th anniversary celebrations.CanadaMay 12, 2017
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English community shut out of Quebec’s Syrian refugee plan, says LBPSBThe Lester B. Pearson School Board says a humanitarian provision in the language law allows for exceptions to Bill 101.CanadaNov 11, 2015
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