Canada to Relocate 4,600 Asylum Seekers to New Brunswick, a 12x Increase

Sep 11, 2024, 11:08 PM

The federal government of Canada, led by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, is planning to relocate 4,600 asylum seekers to New Brunswick, a significant 12x increase from the 384 refugees currently in the province. This move has sparked controversy, with New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs criticizing the plan for lacking financial support. Federal officials, however, have countered that they are not forcing the province to take in the asylum seekers. The relocation effort, discussed in a recent conference call, is part of a broader strategy to distribute asylum seekers across various provinces, particularly outside of Ontario and Quebec.