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Canada’s acceptance of refugee claims has ballooned in last 6 years under Trudeau — more for some countries than others

The number of refugee claimants Canada has accepted has more than doubled since 2018. A CBC investigation has found that people from some countries have an easier time claiming asylum than others.

The number of refugee claimants granted asylum in Canada was close to 37,000 in 2023, up from just over 14,000 in 2018.

The recognition rate, which is determined by the number of accepted refugee claims divided by the total number of claims that have been decided by the Immigration and Refugee Board on merit, also increased to 82 per cent in the first nine months of 2024, from 64 per cent in 2018.

The entire refugee system needs to be frozen and the staff tossed to the curb.

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by Blazingcatfur••0•Posted in"Societally Destructive Immigration Policy", Canada's Corrupt Liberal Government, WTF?

Toronto’s unemployment rises to 8.4%

Canada’s Top Job Market Is Saskatoon, Toronto Ranks Near Worst: BMO

Toronto is out and Saskatoon is in—at least for those looking for a robust job market. That’s the take from BMO’s latest labor market rankings of Canada’s 33 largest cities. The country added tens of thousands of jobs, but surging population growth means some cities did worse than others. Places like Toronto saw a sharp erosion of its labor market as its population outpaced its ability to create jobs. More affordable cities like Saskatoon maintained robust population growth, but managed to grow its labor market faster—probably since shelter costs didn’t consume its economy.

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by Blazingcatfur••0•Posted in"Toronto - Canada's version of a Democrat run city", WTF?

CHARLEBOIS: How grocery giants are shortchanging Canadians

The bread price-fixing scandal investigation marks its 10th anniversary this year. Initiated in 2015, the Competition Bureau’s work remains incomplete. That’s right, it is still ongoing.

While Loblaw, Weston Bakeries (since sold), and Canada Bread (also sold, now owned by Mexico’s Grupo Bimbo, which paid a record-breaking $50-million fine) have faced consequences, four other companies — Sobeys, Metro, Giant Tiger, and Walmart — remain under investigation. This prolonged timeline is extraordinary and does little to foster consumer trust.

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by Blazingcatfur••0•Posted inCanada's Corporate Welfare Class, WTF?

The Children of Elites Are in Trouble

And no government policy or program can fix their problems.

The shocking murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson a few weeks ago by what appears to be the son of an affluent family and a product of elite educational institutions, Luigi Mangione, manifests deep festering problems for the children of elites. There is no simple way to describe what is going on because it is multi-faceted. Ironically, children from the most “privileged” backgrounds tend to have a high rate of psychological pathologies due to: over-active parenting; high stress, performance-oriented educational structures; woke teachers, professors, and administrators; and insulated sheltered social circles.

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by Blazingcatfur••0•Posted inWTF?

Trump Was Closer To Buying Greenland Than Previously Known

Blackwater USA founder Erik Prince revealed in a recent interview on the Sean Spicer Show that President-elect Donald Trump’s first administration was closer to securing a groundbreaking agreement with Denmark to take control of Greenland than previously known. Prince’s comments come as Trump ramps up his calls to acquire the Arctic landmass, highlighting its strategic military and economic advantages.

h/t DS

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by Blazingcatfur••0•Posted inUSA, WTF?

Jamaican immigrant who fought deportation over robbery conviction now faces murder charge

A young Jamaican immigrant who successfully fought off a deportation order during a decade-long string of crimes is now facing his most serious charge yet: second-degree murder.

David Pusey, 29, is accused of shooting 24-year-old Andrew Mackey, who had been rushed to hospital at 6:45 a.m. on Aug. 5, 2023, following an argument at a Sudbury, Ont., social gathering.

h/t DS

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by Blazingcatfur••0•Posted in"Societally Destructive Immigration Policy", WTF?

Ontario reaches ‘tipping point’ with more than 81K people experiencing homelessness

Ontario’s homelessness crisis is “at a tipping point,” the group representing most of the province’s municipalities is warning, as the recorded number of homeless people ticks towards 100,000.

A new report released by the Association of Municipalities of Ontario points to massive growth in the number of people experiencing homelessness, particularly in the southern parts of the province, and demands action from the Ford government.

Ford and Trudeau are to blame.

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by Blazingcatfur••0•Posted in"Homelessness & Affordability Crisis", WTF?