Some Canadians Disapprove of Migrants Crossing fromUS
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2017-04-26 09:17:41
Some Canadians Disapprove of Migrants Crossing fromUS
A new public opinion study shows many Canadians are unhappyabout people entering
The increasing numbers of people crossing into Canada can be costly for these border towns.
For example, it costs Emerson $500 every time police call firefighters to help treat the health
A new public opinion study shows many Canadians are unhappyabout people entering
Canada illegally from the United States.
Such border crossers are mostly people from the Middle East and Africa. Some say they traveledto
Such border crossers are mostly people from the Middle East and Africa. Some say they traveledto
Canada because they were afraid the U.S. government would return them to their homecountries.
News services report that the number of refugees entering Canada rose sharply in the first twomonths
News services report that the number of refugees entering Canada rose sharply in the first twomonths
of 2017.
In January and February, Canadian police caught over 1,000 people crossing into Canada without
In January and February, Canadian police caught over 1,000 people crossing into Canada without
permission. In all of 2016, that number was just over 2,000.
So far this year, about 5,500 people have requested Canada accept them as refugees. Only 20
So far this year, about 5,500 people have requested Canada accept them as refugees. Only 20
percent of them have been stopped at the border.
If the trend continues, more than 30,000 people will attempt to get refugee status in Canadathis
If the trend continues, more than 30,000 people will attempt to get refugee status in Canadathis
year. That would be 40 percent more than last year.
Due to the surge of refugees, the Reuters news agency asked Canadians what they think of people
Due to the surge of refugees, the Reuters news agency asked Canadians what they think of people
who come into Canada without permission.
The study found that many Canadians think the country will not be as safe as in the past if the
The study found that many Canadians think the country will not be as safe as in the past if the
foreigners are permitted to stay.
About 1,000 people were questioned.
Almost half said the migrants should be returned to the U.S. About the same number said theydid
About 1,000 people were questioned.
Almost half said the migrants should be returned to the U.S. About the same number said theydid
not agree with the way Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is dealing with the issue.
About 400 people said they thought migrants coming into Canada from the U.S. would make
About 400 people said they thought migrants coming into Canada from the U.S. would make
thecountry less safe.
Last month, Reuters went to the small central border town of Emerson, Manitoba. The U.S.
Last month, Reuters went to the small central border town of Emerson, Manitoba. The U.S.
statesof Minnesota and North Dakota are south of the town.
Jamie French lives in Emerson. She says last month, a group of 16 migrants came to the door
Jamie French lives in Emerson. She says last month, a group of 16 migrants came to the door
ofher house early in the morning. She said she was frightened.
Emerson’s emergency coordinator said none of the migrants have caused any trouble, so far.
Emerson’s emergency coordinator said none of the migrants have caused any trouble, so far.
Some, however, have needed medical treatment after spending hours outside in freezing
temperatures.
The increasing numbers of people crossing into Canada can be costly for these border towns.
For example, it costs Emerson $500 every time police call firefighters to help treat the health
problems of migrants.
Jacqueline Reimer runs a restaurant in Emerson. She has fed some of the migrants for free.
Jacqueline Reimer runs a restaurant in Emerson. She has fed some of the migrants for free.
Shesays she wants them to feel welcome. But she also says she wonders why the Canadian
government does not do more to help Canada’s homeless citizens.
Some Canadians also expressed worry that even larger number of people will try to cross
Some Canadians also expressed worry that even larger number of people will try to cross
theborder as the weather warms.