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Canada recognizes the contribution of migrants and refugees in global campaign An international campaign led by the Government of Canada aims to highlight the positive impact of migration on communities around the world.

As part of a new global campaign called “It Takes a Community”, Canada is highlighting the many positive ways that migrants can impact local communities.

By Alexandra Miekus

Majority of Canadians see asylum seeker situation as ‘crisis,’ says new poll Those who call it a 'crisis' overestimate number that have crossed Canada's border by irregular means

Two-thirds of Canadians believe the current influx of asylum seekers into Canada is a “crisis” and that could have political repercussions for Canada’s Liberal government and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, says a new poll by the Angus Reid Institute.

By Stephen Smith

Spike in Nigerian asylum seekers at Canada-U.S. border sparks new federal measures Many Nigerians claiming asylum in Canada after obtaining U.S. travel visa

The Government of Canada has announced new measures to address the surging number of Nigerians who are crossing into Canada from the United States and claiming asylum.

By Stephen Smith