Montreal Protest against Possible Deportation of Haitian Migrants

On May 31, 2015, nearly 500 people assembled and marched from the St. Michel metro station in Montreal to Jarry Park to protest against the possible deportation of thousands of Haitian migrants who were so far protected by a moratorium that prevented their deportation and were allowed to stay in Canada on humanitarian grounds. A Circular dated June1, 2015, issued by the Canadian government revoked their current status as 'refugee'. Although, the Canadian government had earlier facilitated an application process to continue with their current status, most could not afford the prescribed application fees of $550. Without any identification document, they are devoid of all basic amenities, health services, education facilities or authorized employment opportunities. The critics of the moratorium lift are of opinion that the government should find proper ways to integrate undocumented migrants into Canadian society.

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