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Conservatives want to stop 'abuse' of asylum system: Michelle Rempel Garner
Although overall immigration levels have come down, there are still significant pressures on the system
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There’s been much focus on – and debate around – the problems in Canada’s immigration system and whether the prime minister is prepared to seriously address the mess left by his predecessor. Although overall immigration levels have come down, there are still significant pressures on the system, notably when it comes to asylum claims. The opposition Conservatives are pressing the government to crack down on those whose claims have been found to be bogus and to limit government benefits to those who remain in Canada despite rejected claims. Rob Breakenridge speaks with Conservative MP and Shadow Minister for Citizenship and Immigration Michelle Rempel-Garner.
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