Roughly 600 people gathered in Toronto last weekend for a march supporting migrants and refugees, calling on the Canadian government to give permanent residency status and to stop deportations and exploitation. Conditions have become worse for immigrants following the introduction of Bill C-12, which tightened the immigration and refugee system after already implementing an international student cap.
Ethel Tunghohan, associate professor in the Department of Politics, spoke to CBC journalist stating that the new policy has led to xenophobia and racism in Canada, increasing fear among immigrants. She notes changes to immigration policy without democratic debate are concerning, and that marches like this are vital to signal citizens are unhappy with government actions.
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