Tag: illegal border crossing

Quebec Premier Declares ‘Victory’ for Province in Closing of Roxham Road Illegal US-Canada Border Crossing

Quebec Premier François Legault says the closing of the illegal border crossing at Roxham Road is a “great victory for Quebec.” Legault commented in French on social media March 24 that “Roxham Road will finally be closed.” He thanked the entire Quebec government team, which he said “put a lot of pressure on the federal…


Trudeau Promises Federal Money to Provinces That Host Roxham Asylum Seekers

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pledged on Thursday to give money to provinces that host asylum seekers coming from the United States into Canada illegally. He said the federal government would “absolutely” provide support. “Over the past years, we’ve seen an increase in the number of irregular asylum seekers that cross into Canada at Roxham Road in…