Dispelling the myths and rumors about Canada immigration
Important groups attended this meeting, including Catholic Charities New York. One of the meeting's goals was to discuss the public's current perception of Canada immigration. The Canadian government is keen to spread the word on the true facts behind Canada's asylum system and to dispel myths that have been circulating on social media. It's important to keep people informed about the situation at the border and the measures in place to tackle the asylum seeker influx. This will help to reassure people about safety and security. Some rumors are suggesting that Canada is simply letting anyone and everyone into the country, but the government is keen to get the message out there that there are, in fact, strong rules and regulations in place and these are not only being followed but also improved and developed.Canada is a welcoming country with rules and systems in place
Anyone who has applied for a Canada ETA or visa will know that Canada does its best to welcome legitimate visitors and has appropriate systems in place to do so. Minister Hussen is keen to stress this point, emphasizing that Canada doesn't discriminate between those entering with a Canada Visa, Canada ETA or via the proper asylum seeker channels. However, he stressed the importance of asylum seekers following the due process through the authorized channels, entering through official ports of entry for safety as well as legal reasons. The government is very aware of the united and cohesive approach required to deal with the current flow of asylum seekers. While Canada is open-minded and welcoming, the need to protect its borders for national safety and security remains paramount.The right to due process
Under Canadian law, asylum seekers have the right to due process, but there is no guarantee that their stay will be granted once this process is complete. It's also important to note asylum seekers crossing the border from the U.S. may have been protected by the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) while in the U.S. However, this status no longer applies once they enter Canada, although Canada is doing a lot to address the immigration situation within its own borders. There's currently a Vision Action Plan in place and this has been running since 2016, helping to ensure government ministers and other official bodies continue to work together so the immigration system can run smoothly and efficiently. This approach can only enhance Canada’s reputation as a diverse and inclusive country that welcomes visitors.Canada immigration aims to meet the needs of the labor market
Ministers have also recently reached an agreement on planning for increasing immigration levels to meet the demands of Canada’s labour market, helping to promote sustainable economic growth. To achieve this, a cohesive and collaborative approach is needed to support successful settlement and placements for all newcomers to the country, whether they're entering with a Canada Visa or following the official asylum process. The government is always looking to advance partnerships and find new ways to collaborate with various groups and bodies working with immigrants. It is now developing a 'federal-provincial-territorial' plan to strengthen and improve the current systems.The special Task Force is in full flow
The special Task Force on Irregular Migration has also met again recently for the third time to talk about the Canadian border situation. As already stated, there's an urgent need to coordinate efforts to tackle the flow of asylum seekers trying to enter Canada at non-official border crossings. On a positive note, asylum claims are being processed more quickly. In fact, processing is now three times as fast, according to the Montreal Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) office.In Montreal, The Peel Street Joint Processing Centre is helping more claimants to be processed every day and there are plans for a temporary processing office at Montreal's Complexe Guy Favreau. As well as speeding up claims, this will expedite work permits for all asylum seekers, relieving the burden somewhat on social assistance schemes.
The special Task Force will continue its engagement approach, undertaking activities to involve the U.S. and central America, as well as Canadian multilingual communities when it comes to dealing with refugees. This will include reaching out into different communities and involving different organizations to help manage the current immigration influx.
