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Quebec minister 'surprised' asylum seekers given free bus tickets from New York City
February 6, 2023
MONTREAL — Quebec's immigration minister says she was "surprised" to learn the City of New York is helping to provide free bus tickets to migrants heading north to claim asylum in Canada.
Christine Fréchette says the story highlights the need for Ottawa to solve the problem at Roxham Road, which is an unofficial border crossing south of Montreal used by tens of thousands of people last year to claim asylum.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams told Fox 5 this morning that his administration helps in the "re-ticketing process" for people who arrive in the city but want to go elsewhere...
Quebec minister 'surprised' asylum seekers given free bus tickets from New York City
February 6, 2023
MONTREAL — Quebec's immigration minister says she was "surprised" to learn the City of New York is helping to provide free bus tickets to migrants heading north to claim asylum in Canada.
Christine Fréchette says the story highlights the need for Ottawa to solve the problem at Roxham Road, which is an unofficial border crossing south of Montreal used by tens of thousands of people last year to claim asylum.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams told Fox 5 this morning that his administration helps in the "re-ticketing process" for people who arrive in the city but want to go elsewhere...