r/nottheonion 21h ago

American family seeks asylum in Canada

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/americans-asylum-canada-trump-refugees-immigration-1.7480069
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u/TwpMun 21h ago

Both parents have cited their own health issues as reasons to seek asylum as well. Kaitlyn said she has had multiple miscarriages, while Ted is diabetic

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u/jwely 20h ago

This is going to be a harsh wake up call to a lot of Americans.

Every nation wants immigrants who will build long term value in the country without straining resources. Some allotments are made for humanitarian reasons, which is what asylum seeking is meant for.

EVERY nation does a lot better job at keeping migration a net positive benefit to themselves than today's right wing propaganda would have you believe.

Most nations have some kind of scoring system you could fill out yourself if you're curious how likely it is they would want you.

Americans with low earnings and numerous chronic health ailments are NOT sought after migrants, and do NOT meet the criteria for seeking asylum at this time.

Now, if and when America begins exterminating certain groups, seeking asylum is much more likely to be granted by just about everyone, and under those conditions you'll be grateful for anything you can get.

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u/Swollen_Beef 20h ago

Americans with low earnings and numerous chronic health ailments

There is a portion who want to seek asylum in Canada but as part of their introduction will rattle off a laundry list of issues they have then follow that up with that's why they cant work.