On this International Migrants Day, about fifty protesters gathered in Vancouver to demand that Ottawa legalize undocumented migrants. They are also calling on the federal government to guarantee permanent residency to all migrants who are in the country or about to arrive.
In front of the Radio-Canada offices and despite the snow on Sunday, the signs of the protesters are numerous: condition for everyone
; Equal rights for everyone
; Now permanent resident
.
There are so many people in this country who do not have adequate access to health care or education
laments Omar Chu of the organization sanctuary health.
This can lead to situations of abuse of power based on people’s status
he adds.
” Our system has created constant fear among members of our community. You deserve the same rights as everyone else. »
Call to keep a promise
The protesters are calling on the federal government to keep its promises to legalize undocumented immigrants and grant permanent residency to migrant workers.
In fact, the federal government plans to create a massive program of regularizations across the country.
According to Christopher Sorio, who attended the demonstration and is a member of the Migrant British Columbia group, that promise is slow to come true.
We also call for the protection of migrants, who are more than 500,000 in the country. The government must also stop the deportation of some migrant workers
he says.
Immigration Canada has not yet responded to our request for comment.
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