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House Hansard - 270

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
January 29, 2024 11:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 270 - Jan/29/24
Right Hon. Justin Trudeau (Prime Minister, Lib.)
  • Jan/29/24 2:30:49 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, we know that Quebec has always been extremely generous to asylum seekers. We saw it at Roxham Road and we are seeing it in the current situation. The reality is that we will continue to be there to support Quebec's system and the communities that are so generous in welcoming people, while ensuring that everyone contributes. Yes, we are working with Quebec and other provinces to ensure better distribution, as well as to address the challenges resulting from the increased number of temporary residents and asylum seekers.
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Context: House Hansard - 270 - Jan/29/24
Mr. Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe (Lac-Saint-Jean, BQ)
  • Jan/29/24 2:42:15 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, it is a new year, but the same problems remain at the federal level. Quebec is overwhelmed from welcoming asylum seekers. We welcomed more than 65,000 people in 2023. That is 45% of the total for Canada as a whole, when we represent 22% of the population. That is a lot more than our fair share. Quebec is reaching a breaking point. Those are not our words. The Premier of Quebec said so in a letter dated January 17 addressed to the Prime Minister of Canada. When will the federal government ensure that the provinces are welcoming their fair share of asylum seekers?
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Context: House Hansard - 270 - Jan/29/24
Hon. Marc Miller (Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Lib.)
  • Jan/29/24 2:42:53 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I want to begin by welcoming my colleague from the Bloc back to Parliament. I understand that, for the Bloc, this is about the essence of immigration. Let us just make sure we work in the interests of immigrants. I had a good conversation with Minister Fréchette on Friday. We are prepared to do more. It is clear that Quebec has done more than its fair share, but we are here to work together.
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