Canada to Ease Pressure on Quebec as Thousands Seek Asylum

Canada's government has pledged to help the province of Quebec cope with a growing influx of asylum seekers crossing from the United States, as officials say the province is reaching "saturation point." The federal government said this week it will review a breakdown of costs Quebec has incurred as thousands of refugee claimants arrive in need of housing and social support. Canada also said it will work to divert newcomers away from Montreal, Quebec's largest city, to...

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