‘You’re not wanted’: Newcomer to Canada says racism forced him onto streets
rovince suspended two major programs that are pathways to citizenship and introduced legislation to give itself new powers to limit the number of international students in October.On Wednesday, Quebec Premier François Legault also warned of a possible influx of asylum seekers as a result of Donald Trump winning the U.S. presidential election.As Trump promises mass deportations, Legault said the province has “done its part” and simply cannot take on more new arrivals.
The premier calling on the federal government to secure its borders with the U.S.“The problem isn’t immigrants, it’s the number. We already have too many.
So we shouldn’t add to the problem,” Legault said Wednesday.But it isn’t just Quebec bracing for what could unfold with a new Trump presidency.Edmond, the social worker, also believes Canada will see more asylum seekers when Trump takes office and “so we have to be ready.” Meanwhile, Frantz says he has been receiving daily calls since Election Day.But advocates also want local political leaders to have a different vision of newcomers. They come here to build a life and contribute to society in Canada, Edmond explained.“The way people see them has to stop,” Edmond said.Despite the challenges that asylum seekers face, Calvin has few regrets about coming to Canada.
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