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immigration2 years ago

"Canada Introduces Temporary Visas for Gaza Residents with Canadian Family Ties"

Canada's immigration minister, Marc Miller, announced that people in the Gaza Strip with Canadian relatives will be able to apply for temporary visas to Canada. The program is expected to be operational by January 9th and will prioritize individuals with extended family connections, such as parents, grandparents, siblings, and grandchildren. However, the Canadian government cannot guarantee safe passage out of Gaza. The visas will be valid for three years, and while the exact number of individuals who will be able to come to Canada is uncertain, it is expected to be in the hundreds.

via The Associated Press|
#canada#family-connections#gaza-strip
politics2 years ago

Rishi Sunak's Risky Rwanda Asylum Plan Sparks Political Turmoil

UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak has called on Conservative MPs to support his Rwanda asylum plan, despite warnings from senior Tories that it is doomed to fail. Sunak's plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda for processing has faced legal challenges and delays, with no asylum seekers sent to Rwanda yet. The government recently unveiled the Safety of Rwanda Bill to revive the policy, but Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick resigned, criticizing the legislation. Sunak insisted that the bill is the "toughest immigration law ever" and urged MPs to back it, but indicated that it would not be a matter of confidence in his government. Some Tory MPs are considering legal action or moving against the bill, while others believe the party's unruliness may prompt an early general election.

via BBC.com|
#confidence-vote#conservative-party#immigration-minister
politics2 years ago

Rishi Sunak's Rwanda Plan Sparks Government Crisis and Backlash

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is facing a leadership crisis as his plan to revive a blocked asylum deal with Rwanda triggers turmoil within his party and the resignation of his immigration minister. The plan, which aims to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda for processing, has faced legal challenges and criticism for being unethical and unworkable. Sunak's government has refused to drop the plan despite a ruling by the UK Supreme Court that it is illegal. The legislation designed to override the court's block has caused dissent within the Conservative Party, with some members calling for the UK to leave the European Convention on Human Rights. Sunak's ability to keep the party united is being tested, and there are concerns that he may face a leadership contest if the Conservatives lose power in the upcoming election.

via TIME|
#asylum-seekers#immigration-minister#leadership-crisis
politics2 years ago

"Robert Jenrick's Resignation Sparks Tory Crisis Amid Rwanda Immigration Legislation"

Robert Jenrick has resigned as immigration minister, stating that the government's emergency Rwanda legislation does not provide sufficient protections and could lead to legal challenges. The bill aims to establish Rwanda as a safe country for asylum seekers, but falls short of the demands of some Conservative MPs. Jenrick's resignation is seen as a blow to Rishi Sunak's leadership, as the government faces challenges in addressing migration issues. The draft legislation orders courts to ignore certain sections of the Human Rights Act and other laws that hinder deportations to Rwanda, but does not override the entire Human Rights Act or the European Convention on Human Rights.

via BBC.com|
#asylum-seekers#immigration-minister#politics
immigration2 years ago

Mass Closure of Migrant Hotels Announced by Government

The UK government is expected to announce plans to close 50 hotels used to house migrants by January, citing the high cost to taxpayers. The use of hotels has increased as the number of asylum seekers in the UK reached a near 20-year high last year. The Home Office has a statutory obligation to house asylum seekers while their claims are being processed. Some hotels have already stopped housing migrants, and the government is considering using barges as an alternative accommodation option. The legality of a plan to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda is currently being considered by the Supreme Court. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak aims to reduce the number of illegal migrants entering the UK.

via BBC.com|
#asylum-seekers#government#hotel-contracts