The Premier of Quebec has proposed the creation of "waiting zones" for asylum seekers in Canada, inspired by the example of France. He believes such zones could be located near airports or other strategic locations. According to him, this step could help manage the growing flow of refugees to the province, as Quebec receives 45% of all asylum seekers in the country, while its population accounts for only 22% of Canada’s total population.
In France, similar "waiting zones" already exist: people arriving by boat, train, or plane can be held at the border for up to 26 days if they are seeking asylum or have been denied entry. The Quebec Premier suggested considering a similar approach in Canada.
However, the federal Immigration Minister sharply criticized this idea, accusing the Premier of using immigration issues for political purposes. The Minister emphasized that such zones had never been discussed at the federal level and represent a proposal that goes beyond traditional solutions.
It is worth noting that Quebec's former Immigration Minister had previously suggested creating "safe transition zones" for refugees before their distribution across Canada, citing the experience of countries like France.
Last week, Canada’s Prime Minister also criticized the Quebec Premier's position on immigration, accusing him of inaction. In response to the criticism, the Quebec Premier announced plans to introduce a bill limiting the number of international students in the province, which currently stands at 120,000.
Thus, immigration remains at the forefront of the Canadian political arena, sparking numerous debates and proposals on how to most effectively manage the flow of refugees and international students in both the province and the country as a whole.
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