Solidarity Across Borders

• Pregnant woman who died crossing into U.S. from Canada was looking for new life

  Ana Karen Vasquez Flores was a pregnant woman from Mexico who was looking for a new life in the U.S. where her husband was waiting for her. Her body was found in upstate New York.

  Canada

  Jan 15, 2024
  
• Advocates concerned about asylum seekers using dangerous paths after Roxham Road closure

  Since Saturday, those seeking refuge in Canada via the US, considered a safe country by Canada, are now cutting through the forest along the border to get into this country.

  Canada

  Mar 29, 2023
  
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• Undocumented migrants to march for 7 days from Montreal to Ottawa

  Advocacy group Solidarity Across Borders announced plans for a seven-day march from Montreal to Ottawa this summer to ask the federal government for better rights and support.

  Canada

  Mar 27, 2021
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• Montreal-area immigration detainees on hunger strike over coronavirus fears

  Inmate Carlos Martin began his hunger strike on March 1, he said in an interview Wednesday from the facility, adding that six other detainees were also refusing food.

  Health

  Mar 5, 2021
• Quebec curfew making life even harder for undocumented workers doing essential jobs: Protesters

  A few dozen people gathered to demonstrate for the rights of undocumented workers on a cold Saturday in Montreal.

  Canada

  Jan 30, 2021
• Protesters converge on downtown Montreal to denounce racism, hate

  Hundreds of protesters gathered in downtown Montreal to speak out against racism and hate.

  Canada

  Nov 12, 2017
• Quebec City police make two arrests stemming from anti-fascist demonstration

  Quebec City police say they've arrested two people in connection with a demonstration that saw protesters clash with riot police.

  Politics

  Sep 12, 2017
• Is violence ‘necessary’ to protest racism?

  Some activists believe violence can be necessary when it comes to protesting.

  Canada

  Aug 22, 2017
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• Hundreds gather outside Olympic Stadium in support of refugees

  Hundreds showed up to a demonstration in support of refugees outside of the Olympic Stadium.

  Canada

  Aug 6, 2017
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• Migrants and refugees gather in hopes of change to immigration laws

  Migrants, refugees and those supporting them held a demonstration calling for change when it comes to helping out undocumented people.

  Health

  Jun 18, 2017