Published 07/16/2024 3:05:00 p.m.

Asylum seekers, equalization reform on the agenda as premiers meet in Halifax

Canada's premiers are discussing asylum seekers at the Council of the Federation conference in Halifax, with Quebec's François Legault pushing for change.
Legault aims to reduce the 190,000 annual asylum seekers entering Quebec.
Alberta and Quebec seek federal support for asylum seekers, with Quebec having more influence than Alberta.

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Asylum seekers, equalization reform on the agenda as premiers meet in Halifax

Quebec's premier wants to bring the issue of asylum seekers to the attention of his fellow provincial leaders.

07/16/2024 10:34:00 a.m.·Canada

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Global News

Equalization, asylum seekers reform on the agenda as premiers meet in Halifax

Quebec's premier wants to bring the issue of asylum seekers to the attention of his fellow provincial leaders.

07/16/2024 1:17:58 p.m.·Toronto, Canada

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Winnipeg Free Press

Asylum seekers, equalization reform on the agenda as premiers meet in Halifax

Quebec’s premier wants to bring the issue of asylum seekers to the attention of his fellow provincial leaders. Canada’s premiers are in Halifax this week for the Council of the […]

07/16/2024 5:15:09 a.m.·Winnipeg, Canada

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The Toronto Star

Asylum seekers, equalization reform on the agenda as premiers meet in Halifax

Canada's premiers are in Halifax this week for the Council of the Federation conference.

07/16/2024 11:21:33 a.m.·Toronto, Canada

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The Epoch Times

Asylum Seekers, Equalization Reform on the Agenda as Premiers Meet in Halifax

Quebec’s premier wants to bring the issue of asylum seekers to the attention of his fellow provincial leaders. Canada’s premiers are in Halifax this week for the Council of the Federation conference, where Quebec’s François Legault says it’s clear the current situation in his province must change. The issue has been a long-standing one for Mr. Legault, who also addressed the matter last month during a meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. …

07/16/2024 4:18:50 p.m.·New York, United States

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Montreal Gazette

Canada's premiers call for 'fair distribution' of asylum seekers between provinces

HALIFAX — François Legault managed to obtain a common front from the provinces on Tuesday: they all demand a “fair distribution” of asylum seekers based on the capacity of each province and territory to provide housing and services.

07/16/2024 8:52:26 p.m.·Montreal, Canada

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