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The news comes after protests have taken place in front of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office in Montreal.Advocates were demanding the government acknowledge the essential work asylum seekers are doing.“Today they realize that they were patient, they were very resilient, going to work every day taking chances and it’s paid off,” said André of asylum seekers.
A spokesperson for Quebec’s Immigration Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette said discussions are still ongoing with the federal government.“We aim for the same objective, which is to recognize the contribution of these people during.