August 2018 asylum seeker news from canada
Here are some news articles from August 2018 related to asylum seekers in Canada:
- August 1, 2018: "Canada's asylum seeker crisis: A timeline" by CBC News
This article provides a timeline of events related to the influx of asylum seekers crossing the US-Canada border, including the number of people arriving and the government's response.
- August 2, 2018: "Asylum seekers in Canada face long wait times, uncertainty" by The Globe and Mail
This article reports on the challenges faced by asylum seekers in Canada, including long wait times for processing and uncertainty about their futures.
- August 6, 2018: "Canada's asylum system 'at breaking point,' says immigration minister" by Global News
Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen expressed concerns about the strain on Canada's asylum system, citing the large number of people arriving at the border.
- August 8, 2018: "Asylum seekers in Canada face 'inhumane' conditions, advocates say" by CBC News
Advocacy groups criticized the conditions faced by asylum seekers in Canada, including overcrowding and lack of access to basic services.
- August 14, 2018: "Canada to increase funding for asylum seeker services" by The Canadian Press
The Canadian government announced plans to increase funding for services supporting asylum seekers, including housing and healthcare.
- August 16, 2018: "Asylum seekers in Canada face 'unacceptable' delays, says UNHCR" by The Globe and Mail
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) expressed concerns about the delays faced by asylum seekers in Canada, citing the need for a more efficient and humane system.
- August 20, 2018: "Canada's asylum seeker crisis: A look at the numbers" by CBC News
This article provides an update on the number of asylum seekers arriving in Canada, including the breakdown by country of origin and the number of people being processed.
- August 24, 2018: "Asylum seekers in Canada face 'serious' mental health issues, study finds" by The Toronto Star
A study by the University of Toronto found that asylum seekers in Canada are experiencing high levels of mental health issues, including anxiety and depression.
- August 28, 2018: "Canada to introduce new asylum seeker policy" by The Canadian Press
The Canadian government announced plans to introduce a new policy aimed at addressing the influx of asylum seekers, including measures to speed up processing and improve services.
- August 31, 2018: "Asylum seekers in Canada face 'unacceptable' treatment, says human rights group" by CBC News
A human rights group criticized the treatment of asylum seekers in Canada, citing reports of mistreatment and abuse by border agents and immigration officials.