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The number of international students apply for asylum in Canada appeared to rise dramatically in 2023, according to government figures – and is on track to be even higher this year. It comes after Immigration Minister Marc Miller called the increase an “alarming trend.” Data provided to Global News by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada shows a distribution of asylum applications from people with study permits from 2018 to 2023. In 2023, 13,075 students with study permits applied for asylum. This number was more than double the 5,290 recorded in 2022. In 2018, this number stood at 2,230. This number increased to 4,040 in 2019, before falling again to 3,065 in 2020, then rising slightly to 3,425 in 2021. Story continues below advertisement Last week on The West Block, Miller told Mercedes Stephenson that these applicants use the international student program as a “back door into Canada,” often to reduce their tuition fees. Miller called on postsecondary institutions to improve their selection and monitoring practices. Receive national news daily Get the day’s top news, politics, business and current affairs headlines delivered to your inbox once a day. “There are a growing number of them, Mercedes, and it’s frankly quite alarming given the number of people who come to this country, in theory, with the adequate financial capacity to live and pay their tuition fees, which are four times higher than what Canadians pay,” said the minister. 2:07 Trudeau says it is necessary to ‘push back’ international students who use asylum to obtain Canadian citizenship This year, the highest number of applications occurred in August, with 1,785 applicants on student visas or study permit extensions seeking refugee status in Canada. Current trend Former Canadian politician suspected of working for foreign government: CSIS Openly lesbian minister to make history with parental leave Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday that Canada has a moral obligation to offer asylum to those fleeing violence and persecution, but to ensure the system is not misused. Story continues below advertisement “Our ability to do that means we need to be able to correctly identify who needs help most, who is there as a genuine asylum seeker…Other people using the asylum route as shortcut to obtaining permanent residence or Canadian citizenship are something. against which we must continue to fight,” Trudeau told reporters at the United Nations. An IRCC spokesperson told Global News in a statement that the growing number of conflicts and crises have led to an increase in asylum applications and that applications fluctuate each month for various reasons. “Under the law, anyone seeking asylum in Canada is entitled to fair treatment,” the spokesperson wrote. “However, there is no guarantee that an applicant will be allowed to remain in Canada. Each asylum application is decided individually, based on the evidence and arguments presented, and in compliance with Canadian immigration laws. Miller told Global News his department was studying the issue of international students filing for asylum and suggested further reforms to the program were being explored. —with files from Uday Rana, Marc-André Cossette and Mercedes Stephenson of Global News Learn more about Canada More videos &copy 2024 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc. Source link

A former Canadian politician is suspected of trying to influence the work of Parliament on behalf of a foreign government, according to documents released Friday by the committee on foreign interference. No identifying information about the parliamentarian – whether he was a senator or deputy, or which party he belonged to – was included in the documents, nor was the country he allegedly worked for named. But it is a previously unknown example of direct foreign interference in Canadian democracy. The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), in collaboration with other security and intelligence agencies, has produced a list of six significant cases of alleged foreign interference in recent years. Four had already been detailed by Judge Marie-Josée Hogue’s investigation into foreign influence operations during the 2019 and 2021 federal elections. The other two had not been previously disclosed to the public. Story continues below advertisement In addition to the parliamentarian suspected of having worked clandestinely for a foreign government, the list also included the case of another state working to block the election of a liberal deputy. “There are reports that a foreign government has taken several actions, including interference, to reduce the likelihood that a specific Liberal candidate will be elected at the federal level,” the document reads. “It is suspected that the foreign government sought to thwart the candidate’s candidacy given his support for issues perceived to be contrary to the interests of the foreign government. » Learn more about politics More videos The four other cases of foreign interference listed by the intelligence agency were detailed in the first phase of Hogue’s investigation: -The government of Pakistan “attempted to covertly influence Canadian federal policy with the aim of promoting (its) interests in Canada.” Receive national news daily Get the day’s top news, politics, business and current affairs headlines delivered to your inbox once a day. -A case of a foreign government official suspected of interference activities, which resulted in classified briefings with representatives of the Liberal Party and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau around the 2021 election. -The Indian government allegedly used proxies to “covertly provide financial support to specific candidates from three political parties during a federal election.” Intelligence could not confirm whether the candidates received the funds, nor whether they knew the source of the money. -Report that a foreign government “actively supported” a candidate in a 2019 nomination race in Don Valley North, including “using a proxy.” Story continues below advertisement The latter case refers to “irregularities” in the 2019 Don Valley North Liberal nomination race, first reported by Global News, which was won by Han Dong. After the release of the Global report, Dong withdrew from the Liberal caucus and remains an independent MP today. Dong has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing and is suing Global’s parent company, Corus Entertainment. The revelations that a former parliamentarian worked on behalf of another government come after months of significant developments in the file of foreign interference. In June, an explosive report from the National Security and Intelligence Committee (NSICOP) – a multipartisan committee that includes secrecy-cleared congressmen and senators – revealed that several federal politicians knowingly worked with hostile countries to s interfere in Canadian democracy. In one case, a politician allegedly provided classified government information to “a known intelligence officer of a foreign state.” It also found that the People’s Republic of China (PRC) had “successfully” intervened in the nomination of Don Valley North and had a “significant impact” on Dong’s victory in that contest. Current trend Maggie Smith, legendary star of Harry Potter and Downton Abbey, dies at 89 Eby was stung, but wasp suffers worst ‘fatal’ encounter during BC election campaign The NSICOP report follows Hogue’s preliminary report, released in May, which found that several federal candidates in the 2019 elections “appeared willing” to align themselves with plans for foreign interference. Hogue concluded that although foreign powers attempted to influence the 2019 and 2021 elections, those efforts did not determine the overall results of those elections. It is Canadian voters, not foreign actors, who chose their government. Story continues below advertisement The judge of the Quebec Court of Appeal nevertheless concluded that the foreign interference operations constituted a “stain on Canada’s electoral process”. The flow of details about parliamentarians and candidates who apparently willingly cooperated with foreign powers has led to calls for the government to “name names” – to identify politicians suspected of being under the influence. control of another government. But intelligence is not always proof. There is a gap between what intelligence agencies can suspect – even with a high degree of confidence – and what can be proven in court. And releasing names without evidence means those suspected of collaborating with foreign governments have little ability to defend themselves. In a press release preceding the latest round of testimony, Hogue spoke of a desire to name politicians directly. “Given that the allegations contained in the NSICOP report are based on classified information that cannot be disclosed to the individuals in question, those individuals would not be able to be heard regarding any potential conclusions the commission might consider drawing against them,” Hogue wrote in a public statement earlier this month. “In fact, the commission would not even be able to inform individuals that their activities may have been part of the NSICOP review. Thus, due to its dual obligation to respect confidentiality linked to national security and the rules of procedural fairness, the commission cannot draw any conclusions allowing the identification of the individuals involved in the allegations. Story continues below advertisement Hogue’s inquest is expected to continue until October 16. Witnesses include senior civil servants and intelligence officials, political staff and politicians, including Trudeau. Hogue’s final report is expected by the end of the year. &copy 2024 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc. Source link

Minister of the Environment Steven Guilbeault says all levels of government will need to invest more to adapt Canadian communities and prevent climate-related disasters like the devastating one this summer Jasper wildfire. Speaking Wednesday evening to members of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Resources, Guilbeault defended his government’s approach to climate change and mitigation efforts, especially in the face of attacks from conservatives and calls for Ottawa to take responsibility for a fire that destroyed nearly a third of this beloved mountain town. “I know the Conservative Party has a problem with this, but we are facing climate impacts like we have never had before: floods, tropical storms and, of course, fires,” the minister said . Exchanges between Guilbeault and conservative deputies often degenerated into shouting and accusations. At one point, Liberal President Francis Scarpaleggia reminded MPs: “It is not question period. » Story continues below advertisement The questions largely focused on what more the government and Parks Canada could do to prevent similar disasters. Jasper fire spread at lightning speed and destroyed 30 percent of the townsite, including more than 300 buildings. Guilbeault said decades of measures implemented throughout Jasper National Park to reduce wildfire risk – including a large buffer zone, prescribed burning of combustible vegetation and other efforts – have made Jasper “one of the most fire-prepared and resilient communities in Canada.” 2:07 Jasper mayor encourages tourism, but infrastructure is lacking since cataclysmic wildfires The July fire, Parks Canada officials said Wednesday, was impossible to prevent once it grew out of control due to “extreme” conditions. Receive national news daily Get the day’s top news, politics, business and current affairs headlines delivered to your inbox once a day. “Minister, if this is an example of preparation and success, what does failure look like? » asked Conservative MP Gérald Soroka to Guilbeault. Story continues below advertisement “We need to do more to protect ourselves, I agree with the MP on that,” Guilbeault responded, recommending larger buffer zones for at-risk communities. MPs, however, said the government had been warned repeatedly about the danger a dangerous wildfire would pose to the town of Jasper before this summer. Guilbeault said he began receiving briefings and having conversations with the mayor of Jasper “before the situation deteriorated” but did not provide a specific date as to when he was informed of a risk for the first time. Current trend Canada’s fertility rate has reached a record high. What is behind this decline? Climber falls to death at Devils Tower, leaving partner stranded 2:08 Wildfires in Jasper: What role did the mountain pine beetle play? Parks Canada faces questions whether it could have done more to prevent the explosive spread of the fire, including mitigating the effects of the mountain pine beetle. The federal agency says it has spent hundreds of millions of dollars since 1996 to fight the insect, including prescribed burns, and Guilbeault and has also defended the government’s efforts. Story continues below advertisement Experts told Global News They doubt that more could have been done to prevent the Jasper wildfire, noting that the main culprits were heat and drought. At Wednesday’s meeting, Guilbeault and Parks Canada officials said they were committed to more investments and actions to remove destroyed trees and combat the insect’s impacts. Officials also pushed back against accusations from conservationists that they were reducing or eliminating prescribed burns, saying burns remain an option for removing dead vegetation alongside mechanized removals. — with files from Touria Izri of Global Learn more about science and technology More videos &copy 2024 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc. Source link

By Laura Osman and Nojoud Al Mallees The Canadian Press Published on September 25, 2024 at 1:35 p.m. 1 min read Reduce the font size of the article Increase the font size of the article THE Quebec Bloc gives the Liberal government until October 29 to adopt two bills related to old age security and supply management. If the Liberals do not comply, Bloc leader Yves-François Blanchet says his party will begin discussions with other opposition parties with a view to bringing down the government. MPs will vote on a motion on Wednesday This could — but probably won’t — bring down the minority Liberal government, and the Conservatives have already warned the House of Commons that more such votes are coming. 1:55 Conservatives table no-confidence motion in attempt to topple Trudeau government Current trend Climber Falls to His Death at Devils Tower, Leaving Partner Stranded Woman dies in ‘suicide cell’ in Switzerland, several people arrested The NDP and the Bloc Québécois have announced that they will oppose the motion in a vote that will take place after question period on Wednesday. The story continues below the advertisement In exchange for its support, the Bloc wants the government to increase old age security for all seniors and strengthen Canada’s supply management system. Blanchet says that if the government accepts his demands, the Liberals will avoid an election before Christmas. Learn more about Canada More videos © 2024 The Canadian Press Source link

A senior House of Commons security official has said two potential staffers have been refused jobs in parliament in the past six months because of concerns about foreign state influence. Patrick McDonnell, the sergeant-at-arms and head of security for the House of Commons, told a federal inquiry Tuesday that he refused to hire a “handful” of people over the past five years because they were suspected of being influenced by a foreign state. McDonnell also told the foreign interference commission that there has also been a sharp increase in secondary interviews with job candidates, known as “doubt resolution” interviews, in recent years. Background screening interviews are conducted when preliminary security and “loyalty to Canada” investigations raise questions about a potential employee. McDonnell or his team meets with the candidate to clarify any lingering questions about his or her background. The story continues below the advertisement “The number of people interviewed has increased significantly. I believe in 2019 we conducted 10 doubt resolution interviews. In 2023, it will be about 128,” McDonnell said. McDonnell was first appointed Sergeant-at-Arms in 2019, a federal cabinet appointment, and was reappointed earlier this year. The position carries a number of ceremonial duties, but he also works with the Parliamentary Protective Service to provide security for the House of Commons. Get the latest national news For news that impacts Canada and the world, sign up to receive breaking news alerts directly when it happens. McDonnell was speaking at the second phase of the inquiry, led by Quebec Court of Appeal Justice Marie-Josée Hogue, into the ongoing issue of foreign interference in Canada’s democratic institutions. Learn more about the policy More videos Hogue has so far determined that while the 2019 and 2021 general elections were marked by foreign state influence campaigns, those activities did not compromise the integrity of the results. In both elections, Hogue concluded earlier this year, it was Canadians who determined the winning party. But its preliminary report, released in May, concluded that a handful of candidates in the 2019 election “appeared willing” to accept help from foreign states. And the alleged foreign interference operations were not limited to political candidates. The Hogue investigation found that a group of “known and suspected” People’s Republic of China (PRC) affiliates were working to advance Beijing’s interests, and that the group had a “direct connection” to 11 political candidates and 13 political staffers. Some of these candidates and their staff members “appeared willing to cooperate in activities related to foreign interference, while others appeared unaware of these activities because of their clandestine nature.” The story continues below the advertisement Parliament Hill staffers perform a variety of duties for their MPs and senators: they answer calls from constituents, manage politicians’ offices and schedules, and attend meetings or interviews. Because of the sometimes grueling nature of their work, they generally occupy a trusted position in Ottawa’s political circle. Current trend Boy Kidnapped From California Park In 1951 Found More Than 70 Years Later Conservatives table no-confidence motion in bid to topple Trudeau This can make it an attractive target for foreign actors seeking to influence Canadian politicians. They also undergo security screening by the RCMP and the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) before being hired and given access to parliamentary networks, McDonnell told the inquiry. The RCMP conducts a criminal background check on all job applicants, while CSIS conducts a “loyalty to Canada” check. New hires are also vetted based on any publicly available information that investigators can unearth, also known as “open source intelligence.” “Investigations into loyalty to Canada involve examining an individual’s background over the past five years. These investigations can be challenging, particularly if the candidate has resided outside the country, is new to Canada, or is from a country of concern to Canada,” reads an interview summary released by the investigation Tuesday morning. If there are any concerns or incomplete information from the new employee, McDonnell’s office may request a second “concern resolution” interview to “ensure they are taking appropriate steps to protect their networks and institutions.” The story continues below the advertisement The current phase of the Hogue inquiry is expected to continue until October 16 and will hear more testimony from senior security and intelligence officials, senior civil servants and cabinet ministers, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Hogue has until the end of the year to produce a final report on foreign interference in Canadian elections. © 2024 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc. Source link

By the staff The Canadian Press Published on September 23, 2024 at 12:04 p.m. 1 min read Reduce the font size of the article Increase the font size of the article The Quebec government has released a new health directive specifying that English speakers have the right to receive health and social services in English. The five-page document repeatedly states that English speakers do not have to prove their identity to receive care in their language. Get weekly health news Get the latest medical news and health information delivered to your inbox every Sunday. It aims to replace an older directive, issued in July, which raised concerns that the government would limit access to health care in languages ​​other than French. The government promised last month to revise the directive following criticism from English-speaking groups and some federal MPs. Current trend NBC and CBS polls show Harris gaining ground as election focus shifts to Trump US Election 2024: Questions arise over groups canvassing for Donald Trump Health Minister Christian Dubé said on X that the government never intended to restrict services and that the updated directive aims to be easier to understand for health-care workers and the general population. The updated directive states that health workers can speak to people in a language other than French if patients request it or do not appear to understand French. Learn more about the policy More videos © 2024 The Canadian Press Source link

WASHINGTON, Sept 22 (Reuters) – U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris led Republican rival Donald Trump by five percentage points in an NBC News poll released on Sunday that showed respondents viewed her more favorably since she became the Democratic presidential nominee. Asked about their opinion of Harris since she became a candidate, 48 percent of the 1,000 registered voters surveyed said she was positive, up from 32 percent in July — the biggest jump in ratings of politicians surveyed by NBC since President George W. Bush’s popularity soared after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. Asked about Trump, 40% of respondents said they viewed him positively, up from 38% in July, the news network said. The poll, conducted Sept. 13-17, has a margin of error of 3 percentage points. Receive daily national news Get the day’s top political, business and current affairs news delivered to your inbox once a day. Another CBS News poll also found Harris leading Trump by 4 percentage points, 52% to 48%, among likely voters, with a margin of error of plus or minus 2 percentage points. The story continues below the advertisement The results are broadly in line with other recent national polls, including those by Reuters/Ipsos, which show a tight race heading into the November 5 election. While national polls provide important signals about voter sentiment, state-by-state Electoral College results determine the winner, with a handful of key states likely to be decisive. Trump, 78, is running for the White House for a third consecutive term after losing to Joe Biden in 2020, which he continues to falsely attribute to widespread voter fraud while facing federal and state criminal charges over his efforts to overturn the election results. Current trend ‘Alarming trend’: More foreign students seeking asylum, says minister Diddy Under Fire For Alleged Sex Crimes As Questions Arise About His Future Harris, 59, is a former U.S. senator and attorney general currently serving under Biden. She would be the first woman to serve as president in the country’s 248-year history. “She’s managed to turn this race from a referendum on Joe Biden to a race that’s a referendum on Donald Trump,” Amy Walter, publisher and editor-in-chief of the nonpartisan Cook Political Report, told NBC’s “Meet the Press.” In a CBS poll of 3,129 registered voters conducted Sept. 18-20, Harris gained 2 percentage points from a 50-50 split in August, buoyed by her performance in the Sept. 10 debate and encouraging economic news. Learn more about the policy More videos Source link

A $2.14-billion federal loan to an Ottawa-based satellite operator is sparking debate among Canadian politicians over whether U.S. billionaire Elon Musk poses a national security risk. The fight is over internet connectivity in remote areas as Canada tries to deliver on its promise to connect every Canadian home to high-speed internet by 2030. Telesat CEO Dan Goldberg said there appear to be “some misunderstandings” about the nature of the agreement between his company and the government. A week ago, the Liberal government announced a loan to Telesat, which is launching a constellation of low-orbit satellites that will be able to connect the most remote regions of the country to broadband Internet. Conservative MP Michael Barrett objected to the price, asking Musk in a social media post how much it would cost to provide his Starlink to every Canadian home without broadband access. The story continues below the advertisement “Less than half that amount,” Musk replied, prompting Barrett to conclude: “That seems to me to be a common sense solution for Canada.” In an interview, Goldberg rejected the comparison because his company received a loan, not a grant. Telesat will pay the government a 9% interest. The Quebec government will also lend $400 million. In exchange, Telesat will give the two governments a stake of approximately 12% in the company. Learn more about Canada More videos “No one asked Elon, ‘Do you want a $2 billion loan from the Canadian government at 9% interest and give up 10% of Starlink?’” he said. “I think the answer would have been very different.” He noted that part of the loan will eventually go to Elon Musk’s company SpaceX because Telesat uses the company to launch satellites. A spokesperson for Innovation Canada said the new loan replaces a previous $1.44-billion loan announced in 2021 that was not delivered. The government is maintaining its commitment to spend $600 million to purchase internet capacity once the system is up and running. The Liberal government has put in place a multi-year initiative to ensure that all Canadian households are connected to high-speed Internet, with a goal of reaching 98% by 2026 and 100% by 2030. The story continues below the advertisement The latter communities are the most challenged because they rely on satellite service. Traditional satellite Internet, which uses a geostationary satellite higher in orbit, has its limitations. Receive daily national news Get the day’s top political, business and current affairs news delivered to your inbox once a day. Next-generation low-Earth orbit satellite systems, like the one launched by Telesat and those used by Musk’s Starlink, use multiple satellites that orbit closer to Earth and can deliver high-speed internet without the same problems. Telesat’s launch plans have already been delayed by several years. Goldberg said those delays, some related to COVID-19 challenges, are “ancient history” and the company plans to be fully operational with global coverage by the end of 2027. Starlink’s coverage map shows the service is available in Canada, though its parent company did not respond to questions about the service’s availability in more remote areas of the country. After Barrett’s exchange with Musk, Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne accused the Conservatives of wanting to “sell out our national security.” “When you’re in the Far North, you need a reliable, sovereign and resilient network. So it seems a bit crazy to me to pretend otherwise.” He said Telesat would design and manufacture the system in Canada. “That’s the kind of sovereignty and resilience we want to see, especially when it comes to critical military infrastructure that we also need for the defense of the North.” The story continues below the advertisement In a statement, the Conservatives stuck to their argument that Elon Musk would be a better choice. Industry critic Rick Perkins said that “there is an established and available platform that can provide high-speed internet access today, and it wouldn’t require billions of dollars of taxpayer money to be funneled into the pockets of Liberal insiders.” The Conservatives also tried to link the contract to former Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney, who was named the Liberals’ economic adviser on Sept. 9, four days before the Telesat loan was announced. Conservative Party Deputy Leader Melissa Lantsman told the House this week that “Carney’s close friend, the CEO of Telesat, got over $2 billion of Canadian taxpayers’ money to build a broadband network that other companies could have built for half the price.” Current trend ‘I couldn’t stop crying’: Memorial expands for 5-year-old boy killed at home Hundreds of people have been defrauded in a door-to-door scam in Ontario, and arrest warrants have been issued across Canada Goldberg confirmed that Carney was a friend but said he “had absolutely nothing” to do with the loans. In announcing the loan, the Prime Minister’s Office said Telesat would provide capabilities to the defense industry and support the modernization of NATO and Norad. Goldberg said the deal did not contain details about the system’s use for defense purposes. He added that Telesat’s constellation could be a “key element” in Norad’s modernization. In 2022, the Liberal government presented a $38.6 billion plan to modernize the joint Canada-U.S. aerospace warning system. The story continues below the advertisement Elon Musk has become an increasingly controversial and political figure in recent years, particularly since he bought the social media platform Twitter, which he renamed X. He has used its vast reach to share false information. Just last week, Musk shared a false report that explosives had been found near a Donald Trump rally; warned that “if Trump is not elected, America will fall under tyranny”; and questioned why no one was trying to assassinate President Joe Biden or Vice President Kamala Harris, following a failed assassination attempt on Trump. Goldberg suggested there were good reasons to keep such a contract with a Canadian company. “Space is a highly strategic, highly capital-intensive sector. If you look around, governments around the world are partnering with their national operators on a regular basis,” Goldberg said….

By the staff The Canadian Press Published on September 20, 2024 at 8:42 a.m. 1 min read Reduce the font size of the article Increase the font size of the article French President Emmanuel Macron will travel to Canada next week after a planned trip in July was cancelled due to political unrest in France. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced in a statement today that Macron will be in Canada on Wednesday and Thursday after the leaders attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Get the latest national news For news that impacts Canada and the world, sign up to receive breaking news alerts directly when it happens. Trudeau will host Macron in Ottawa on Wednesday, where they are expected to discuss collaboration on geopolitical issues, including their continued support for Ukraine. They are also expected to discuss ways to strengthen the response to emerging threats, such as disinformation. In Montreal, Trudeau plans to showcase the city’s artificial intelligence sector, while both countries reaffirm their commitment to working with their counterparts on the responsible use of AI. The leaders will also discuss the promotion of the French language ahead of the Francophonie summit in France next month. Learn more about Canada More videos © 2024 The Canadian Press Source link

By the staff The Canadian Press Published on September 19, 2024 at 11:09 a.m. 1 min read Reduce the font size of the article Increase the font size of the article Quebec Premier François Legault says the Bloc Québécois must vote to topple the federal Liberal government next week and trigger an election. Legault called on Parti Québécois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon to have the “courage” to ask the Bloc to support the expected Conservative censure motion against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s minority government on Tuesday. The Bloc and the PQ, both of which campaign for Quebec independence, are ideologically aligned and have historically worked together. But moments later, Bloc leader Yves-François Blanchet said on X that he would not vote to oust Trudeau, saying he was serving Quebecers “according to my own judgment.” It doesn’t remain anymore.I am neither conservative, nor liberal… nor a caquiste. I am the leader of the Bloc Québécois.I serve Quebecers, not the Liberals, according to my own judgment.The Conservatives’ motion does not at all address Justin Trudeau’s failure on immigration.We are… —Yves-F. Blanchet 🎗⚜️ (@yfblanchet) September 19, 2024 The story continues below the advertisement Legault made the comments after expressing frustration with what he described as Ottawa’s inaction to limit the number of temporary immigrants to Quebec, particularly asylum seekers. Get the latest national news For news that impacts Canada and the world, sign up to receive breaking news alerts directly when it happens. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said he would introduce a non-confidence motion against the government on Sept. 24 and specifically challenged NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh to support it. The Conservatives do not have enough votes to pass the motion with just one Bloc or NDP MP. © 2024 The Canadian Press Source link