Refugee Crisis
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Edmonton man, once a refugee in Uganda himself, returns to give hope to the displacedUganda has the world's third largest refugee population in the world. An Alberta man and former refugee is now helping others journeying the same path he once did.FeaturesJul 19, 2023
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In first motion as Toronto mayor, Chow gets unanimous support for refugee shelter responseOlivia Chow placed Toronto's asylum seeker shelter crisis at the top of the agenda on Wednesday, securing unanimous approval on a motion to tackle the issue.PoliticsJul 19, 2023
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Town of Ajax dealing with ‘crisis situation’ after influx of refugeesThe town of Ajax in the Greater Toronto Area says a crisis is brewing after more than 200 displaced newcomers arrived in just one week's time, and resources are already maxed out.CanadaJul 14, 2023
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UN seeks greater refugee support from Canada amid ‘enormous’ global needsThe United Nations is bracing for a further increase in the number of refugees this year, as last month's earthquake in Turkey and Syria adds to a series of crises.CanadaMar 4, 2023
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Trump policy allowing states to refuse refugees puts spotlight on Republican governorsMore than 30 governors have agreed to accept refugees, but about a dozen Republican governors have remained silent on President Donald Trump's executive order.PoliticsDec 22, 2019
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Photo of Rio Grande drowning evokes painful memories for aunt of Syrian refugee Alan KurdiWARNING: This post contains content some viewers may find disturbing. Discretion is advised.CanadaJun 26, 2019
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CBSA charges woman with taking money to help refugees into CanadaBorder agents claim Olayinka Celestina Opaleye brought several people into Canada illegally via Roxham Road in Quebec.CanadaJan 23, 2019
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‘They need to feel it to get it’: World Economic Forum attendees can spend ‘a day in the life of a refugee’The program involves a cast and crew of volunteers comprised entirely of former refugees to recreate for the participants the experience of displaced people.PoliticsJan 22, 2019
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Belgian PM offers to resign amid uproar over UN migration pactCharles Michel lost the support of the biggest party in his coalition last week in protest at his support of a U.N. pact to foster cooperation over the world's 21 million refugees.PoliticsDec 18, 2018
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‘We want to build a community’: Rohingyas call on Canada to resettle more refugees"It's psychologically very tough for Canadian Rohingya refugees to live here in peace when their families are suffering and going through horror and trauma in refugee camps."CanadaSep 9, 2018
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