Do refugee claimants automatically get access to our hospitals and doctors?
The short answer is yes. The CBC’s Vik Adhopia describes the different types of health benefits refugee claimants get in…
How much do refugees and immigrants get in social assistance?
You might’ve heard that refugees get a lot more government aid than seniors, people on social assistance, or veterans, which…
Are border crossers breaking the law and jumping the queue?
When an asylum-seeker crosses the Canadian border, there are two laws and refugee systems at play. Research: Section 11-1 of…
How is Canada’s immigration system different from the U.S.?
Canada has a MERIT-BASED system, while the US prioritizes more FAMILY-based immigration. The CBC’s Matt Kwong tells us how the…
Does immigration increase crime?
According to polls, about a quarter of Canadians believe that immigration increases crime. The CBC’s Catherine Cullen explains the research…
Can Canada’s health-care system cope with immigration?
Canada’s universal healthcare system makes it an attractive place to live, but it’s not perfect. Waitlists can be long and…
Immigrants vs. Refugees: How are people getting into Canada?
Immigrants and refugees are not the same and they’re admitted into Canada in different ways. We explain how new residents…