1.8M Undocumented In Canada Desperate For Help They Can Qualify For

[Economy 52,928]

https://www.nationalobserver.com/2020/04/17/news/migrant-and-undocumented-workers-plead-help-during-covid-19

 

Laura a mother of 2 is from Mexico. Her husband lost his construction job from Covid-19 shutdowns and she who also works in construction as well Cannot sustain family on her income alone

 

Her rent is due and Landlord is not shifting deadline. Because they have no legal status or social insurance number, they cannot claim emergency benefits or even regular unemployment

 

Estimates suggest as much as 1.8M workers may be here illegally (or 9% of workforce) who cannot get covid-19 relief

 

Laura says she's terrified of ending up in the street with her family

 

[Der Meister 3,000]

Canada is a mess

[Cameltoe Chariot 15,310]

6 minutes ago, Der Meister said:

Canada is a mess

[PartySick 173,155]

7 minutes ago, Economy said:

Estimates suggest as much as 1.8M workers may be here illegally (or 9% of workforce) who cannot get covid-19 relief

That seems really high

Is it as difficult to become a citizen in Canada as it is in the US? Can the government not simply allow them to become citizens and then file for aide?

[Janet 1,417]

Referring to people as "illegals" is so gross

[Altair 2,003]

 

18 minutes ago, Janet said:

Referring to people as "illegals" is so gross

Came on here to say this. Thank you for beating me to it  

[StarstruckIllusion 53,580]

Wow... she crossed two borders illegally? That’s some guts... 

[SashaxBzns 514]

hey maybe change the racist title of your thread it's been an hour

[Maleficent 6]

we really gonna start getting pressed w the word “illegal”, which is legal terminology?

[derpmonster 22,412]

4 minutes ago, Maleficent said:

we really gonna start getting pressed w the word “illegal”, which is legal terminology?

I mean legal terminology is also "alien" and "handicapped" yet we hardly call people those.

There was a time when "retarded" and "idiot" were actual medical terms. They aren't anymore. But there was a time when people had stopped using it but it was still in medical books. Language changes as society evolves.

[derpmonster 22,412]

1 hour ago, PartySick said:

Is it as difficult to become a citizen in Canada as it is in the US? Can the government not simply allow them to become citizens and then file for aide?

Canada's immigration system for permanent residence (equivalent of green card) is easier than the US' for those who are applying based on merit, scholarship, and qualification. You get points based on how many degrees you have, etc. and if you get enough points, you're eligible.

Now obviously this is not going to be the option for undocumented immigrants because they often work entry-level jobs and lack education or the resources needed to pursue education. They will have to apply through some refugee program which I'm not familiar with.

In the US, both the qualification/work based and the refugee based systems suck. Canada's is much better for people who apply in that category.

[Dramatica 13,698]

@Economy I love you sis, but please change title, having no legal status does not define those people, it's not okay to qualify them as 'illegals'.

Back on topic, we are talking about devoted people who only hoped for a better life for them and their children, it's not a crime. This is time we show show humanity and solidarity towards each other

[Lion Heart 15,041]

"Illegals"

[Lion Heart 15,041]

But also, it's similar in the US. There's a lot of undocumented people whose jobs shut down and have no way to pay rent, or are running out of funds soon and have no way to pay for it. In California, the governor signed a separate relief package for them if they need it, but in many states there's not much they can do. 

[RAMROD 117,346]

Well, it is a known fact undocumented citizen will have a hard life everywhere they go, since they are not their new country's responsibility. Be it Canada, USA, somewhere in Europe, or Asia, and so on.