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Big drop in asylum seekers illegally crossing into Canada in September

October 16, 2017October 28, 2017amp Leave a comment

October 16, 2017 – Anna Mehler Paperny, Reuters

TORONTO (Reuters) – The number of asylum seekers walking across the U.S. border into Canada illegally dropped by more than two-thirds in September from August, government data showed on Monday, as officials seek to dispel myths around the country’s refugee system.

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Some Canadian refugees are more equal than others

January 19, 2016May 30, 2016amp Leave a comment

January 19, 2016 – Anna Mehler Paperny, Global News

Some refugees and asylum-seekers come to Canada saddled with debt and without full access to health care — and some don’t.

Which one you are depends on where you’re from and when you got here.

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No, Canada doesn’t spend more on refugees than on retirees

November 19, 2015December 13, 2015amp Leave a comment

November 19, 2015 – Anna Mehler Paperny, Global News

Maybe you’ve seen it. Maybe your uncle forwarded it to you or someone you know posted it on Facebook.

The meme, infographic, status update, chain email you received is false. It was debunked years ago but continues to be circulated.

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