Justin Trudeau says Canada won't stop accepting illegal refugees
Source: International Business Times
22 FEB 2017 AT 09:58 ET
Canada will continue to accept refugees crossing the borders illegally from the United States despite opposition from conservative lawmakers, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday. However, authorities in Canada will also ensure that proper security measures are in place to safeguard Canadians.
"One of the reasons why Canada remains an open country is Canadians trust our immigration system and the integrity of our borders and the help we provide people who are looking for safety. We will continue to strike that balance between a rigorous system and accepting people who need help," Trudeau said.
In recent weeks, there had been a significant increase in the number of refugees crossing into Canada because of its isolated and unguarded border. Immigrants feared President Donald Trump would crack down on illegal refugees and therefore resorted to crossing the border and taking shelter in Canada. Trump has said he could deport roughly 8 million people and has called for a ban on all Syrian refugees.
To keep up with the demand, police in Canada have reportedly increased their presence at the border and border authorities have created a temporary refugee center to manage asylum seekers. Asylum seekers face questioning and fingerprinting. Anyone deemed a threat can be detained.
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