Mexican asylum seekers in search of a better life in Montréal
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In Canada, there has been a marked increase in the number of Mexican travelers seeking asylum at Montreal's airport since early last year. Since 2016, these travelers have been allowed to arrive without visa stipulations, a result of new entry regulations revised by the then newly-elected Liberal government. While Mexico typically sends seasonal agricultural workers, students, and tourists, this influx of new travelers highlights the authorities' workforce shortage to handle such a surprising volume of applications, as emphasised by the unions. This report is by François Rihouay, Joanne Profeta, and Gloria Henríquez.