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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau suggests the new Ontario premier does not understand Canada's international obligations with respect to refugee claimants.
Trudeau met Doug Ford in Toronto on Thursday afternoon and said he was spending some time He also stressed the need for collaboration, noting that representatives of both levels of government should be s & # 39; To unite to ensure that the system of immigration and refugee protection is applied "in its integrity".
Shortly before the meeting, the provincial government said that Ottawa was responsible for a housing crisis caused by people illegally crossing the border and should pay all the costs.
A Ford spokesman said the federal government was illegally encouraging Canada and continuing to bring people across the border between the United States and Quebec to Ontario.
"It's Not Optional"
Federal Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen echoed the Prime Minister's remarks Thursday afternoon, saying Canadians expect governments at all levels respect their commitments to treat asylum seekers with dignity and respect as they move through the system. national legislation, to be applied when dealing with asylum seekers. These are not optional issues. According to Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen, Canadians expect governments at all levels to honor their commitments, Hussen said on Power and Politics from CBC News Network . treating asylum seekers with dignity and respect (Sean Kilpatrick / Canadian Press)
"Once a person is on Canadian soil and asks for it" Asylum, we have an international obligation to ensure due process. "
Hussen's office also pointed out that the federal government is committed to ensuring the safety of Canadians, protecting the national immigration system and to respect Canada's international obligations.
The federal government sends $ 50 million
is committed to pay $ 50 million to Ontario, Quebec and Manitoba to help offset some of the costs incurred as a result of Influx of asylum seekers illegally crossing the Canada-US border.
Quebec, which saw the majority of asylum seekers arrive this year, said its costs are closer to $ 146 million, although this total includes future spending forecasts. Province expected to receive $ 36 million from Ottawa
Hussen's office released a statement outlining the badistance provided by the federal government, including efforts to ensure that services social partners in Quebec are not affected by the influx of refugees.
"We are ready to recreate this model in Ontario, and we need the cooperation of the provincial government," Hussen press secretary Mathieu Genest said in an email to CBC News
. the federal government, but Toronto mayor John Tory said the city needed $ 64 million to recover the costs.
