Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faces challenges regarding his idealistic approach to open borders, especially with asylum seekers. Canadian premiers, including British Columbia’s David Eby and Quebec’s François Legault, have called on Trudeau and Immigration Minister Marc Miller to reassess their welcoming stance. They highlight the financial strain on taxpayers, noting that asylum claims have doubled in two years to 363,000. Most claimants now arrive legally at airports and later seek asylum. While provinces like Quebec receive substantial federal support, others like BC find it difficult. Public opinion is shifting, with 60% of Canadians now believing there are too many newcomers.
