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Government calls asylum seekers ‘illegal,’ critics call them ‘irregular’
Description
July 26, 2018
Are they irregular or illegal border crossers? What to call asylum seekers flowing into Canada has been the topic of debate recently, with even Prime Minister Justin Trudeau calling them illegal. But experts say Trudeau is wrong and using that term is dehumanizing. Mike Le Couteur explains.
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‘No greater healer than love’: Nova Scotia shooting victim’s sister shares advice with Tumbler Ridge02:02 | February 11, 2026 -
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Government calls asylum seekers ‘illegal,’ critics call them ‘irregular’
Description
July 26, 2018
Are they irregular or illegal border crossers? What to call asylum seekers flowing into Canada has been the topic of debate recently, with even Prime Minister Justin Trudeau calling them illegal. But experts say Trudeau is wrong and using that term is dehumanizing. Mike Le Couteur explains.
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