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Canada prepares for potential influx of asylum seekers after Trump's return to power

Canada prepares for potential influx of asylum seekers after Trump's return to power

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Canada is preparing for a potential increase in migrants crossing its southern border, specifically the Roxham Road crossing, due to US President-elect Donald Trump's planned deportation of undocumented immigrants. This has led to a surge in online searches for immigrating to Canada, with many Haitians and other migrants considering the country as a safe haven. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) are on high alert, anticipating an increase in migrants seeking refuge in Canada. Local residents and officials, such as Cornwall Mayor Justin Towndale, are also anticipating a potential influx of asylum seekers.

Justin Towndale
1. We're happy to do it again, we're ready to do it again and we have enough experience to do it again, but I would once again reiterate my calls to the federal government to help us out in that regard. We're still looking for assistance with the cost that we incurred at an administrative level.
Charles Poirier
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
1. We're probably going to have more officers on the ground, more roving patrols.
2. We know that Trump's stance on immigration might drive up illegal and irregular migration to Canada.
Martha Woods
Eastern Ontario Training Board
1. We're just asking for our fair share and the federal government has been very, very, very generous to cities like Toronto and Ottawa and much, much larger municipalities.
2. From housing, to schooling, to legal aid, clothing to household items, there's a lot that goes into it.

Canada prepares for potential influx of asylum seekers after Trump's return to power

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