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sheshe2

(84,078 posts)
Wed Jun 27, 2018, 08:53 PM Jun 2018

Trudeau says Canada will take refugees banned by U.S.

Yes, as far back as 01/17. Seems Justin knew back then.

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TORONTO — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has a message for refugees rejected by U.S. President Donald Trump: Canada will take you.

He also intends to talk to Trump about the success of Canada’s refugee policy.
Trudeau reacted to Trump’s ban of Muslims from certain countries by tweeting Saturday: “To those fleeing persecution, terror & war, Canadians will welcome you, regardless of your faith. Diversity is our strength #WelcomeToCanada.”


Trudeau also posted a picture of him greeting a Syrian child at Toronto’s airport in late 2015. Trudeau oversaw the arrival of more than 39,000 Syrian refugees soon after he was elected.


Read More https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/trudeau-canada-refugees-banned-u-s

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Trudeau says Canada will take refugees banned by U.S. (Original Post) sheshe2 Jun 2018 OP
What about refugees from the US? BannonsLiver Jun 2018 #1
You stole my headline word-for-word. lagomorph777 Jun 2018 #11
We better move fast before Trudeau builds his Wall. democratisphere Jun 2018 #34
So, if I can get Trump to ban me, I can move to Canada? Solly Mack Jun 2018 #2
I would love to go too Horse with no Name Jun 2018 #3
It is always wise to go sooner rather than later. Solly Mack Jun 2018 #4
People from the U.S. will start seeking asylum to Canada. I mean why not? SummerSnow Jun 2018 #6
I agree. Solly Mack Jun 2018 #9
We folks up in the GWN would love to welcome you DUers, but.... luvtheGWN Jun 2018 #25
In my case, you're preaching to the choir, brother or sister. BobTheSubgenius Jun 2018 #30
I'm not even going to bother with fixing the typo. BobTheSubgenius Jun 2018 #31
Two 5 gallon tanks of fuel safeinOhio Jun 2018 #5
I live on that other side... Georgian Bay to be exact. teezy Jun 2018 #32
Current refugees from triad countries should have choice George Eliot Jun 2018 #7
They are also refugees from our wars and death squads. lagomorph777 Jun 2018 #12
Caused by Canada's insatiable craving for dope. argyl Jun 2018 #35
And honduran shoes lagomorph777 Jun 2018 #37
Ok Butterflylady Jun 2018 #8
United Shades of America - sigh of relief once Canadian George Eliot Jun 2018 #10
Now if we can just convince Canada to impose their tariffs against the Trump Organization in2herbs Jun 2018 #13
Can we fight bdamomma Jun 2018 #14
Trudeau said this in 01/17 sheshe2 Jun 2018 #16
Will Canada take . . . Sam McGee Jun 2018 #15
this!? Freethinker65 Jun 2018 #27
His father once said Canada would always be haven from U.S. militarism dflprincess Jun 2018 #17
I want to flee now. Wish Justin would open the door for those of us seeking OliverQ Jun 2018 #19
O Canada! George II Jun 2018 #18
Cool! sheshe2 Jun 2018 #21
Holy Zeus, may we be annexed, please? Thanks in advance. UTUSN Jun 2018 #20
Yes please! sheshe2 Jun 2018 #22
On Twitter, I saw a lot of Canadians begging & pleading for him to do something ecstatic Jun 2018 #23
So now Trump will want a northern border wall? ooky Jun 2018 #24
Bless Him Me. Jun 2018 #26
I had great-great grandparents who emigrated from Quebec. greatauntoftriplets Jun 2018 #28
Canada remembers that BOTH countries were made by refugees donkeypoofed Jun 2018 #29
That is Awesome of Trudeau! Lucky Refugees! Cha Jun 2018 #33
how about if I claim to be a refuge from here... demtenjeep Jun 2018 #36

Solly Mack

(90,803 posts)
2. So, if I can get Trump to ban me, I can move to Canada?
Wed Jun 27, 2018, 08:54 PM
Jun 2018

Because I'm fairly certain he would love to see people like me tossed from the country.

luvtheGWN

(1,336 posts)
25. We folks up in the GWN would love to welcome you DUers, but....
Wed Jun 27, 2018, 11:31 PM
Jun 2018

....I read an article where IQ45 made some threatening remarks about Canada's plethora of fresh water and how parts of the US were in a continuous state of drought. I really and truly fear his intentions towards my country, so I'm not sure you folks would be any safer up here. I know we could certainly count on our allies -- especially Great Britain and France, and even China -- to help defend against the US. But I still worry, and many of us Canucks do.

We're depending on you all (y'all!) to get rid of the hazardous piece of waste that lives in your White House, and to VOTE and work your butts off to change the complexion of the House (and, if at all possible, the Senate) in November. And we all wait with baited breath for the Mueller Report. And gawd help us all if he isn't allowed to present it.

BobTheSubgenius

(11,580 posts)
30. In my case, you're preaching to the choir, brother or sister.
Wed Jun 27, 2018, 11:52 PM
Jun 2018

I have been on the "They'll come for our water - wait for it" bandwagon since the B43 administration. He mentioned the issue in 2 difference speeches, and I was appalled that more wasn't made of it.

In one - I believe it was to the General Assembly - he said "Water is a North American resource." Well, in as much as there is water on both sides of both borders, in varying amounts...yes.

So, in the share-and-share-alike spirit, I imagine the American govt and the country's industrial and commercial juggernauts will be cutting out a proportional piece for Canada, right? I mean, if we're talking about North America-wide resources....

teezy

(269 posts)
32. I live on that other side... Georgian Bay to be exact.
Thu Jun 28, 2018, 12:02 AM
Jun 2018

And I would welcome you in a heartbeat.

I have had many serious talks with my spouse about this subject and we both agreed we'd take in US refugees if it came to that. No question.

George Eliot

(701 posts)
7. Current refugees from triad countries should have choice
Wed Jun 27, 2018, 09:13 PM
Jun 2018

Hondurans, el Salvadorans and Guatemalans should be welcomed by Canada and USA because they are refugees from our backyard. They share values and religion and need to flee dangerous situations. I think Trudeau has a responsibility in this local humanitarian crisis.

Butterflylady

(3,557 posts)
8. Ok
Wed Jun 27, 2018, 09:13 PM
Jun 2018

Does being tortured every day by an imposter in the Whitehouse count as wanting asylum than sign me up. Would love to live in a normal country again

George Eliot

(701 posts)
10. United Shades of America - sigh of relief once Canadian
Wed Jun 27, 2018, 09:33 PM
Jun 2018

A great episode comparing US to Canada. I am envious and living in a state next door to border I’ve considered it many times.

We were more like Canadians at one time but we changed They could change too as money talks everywhere and more and more arrive and corporations become stronger. I always thought Harper could have been the one. Perhaps their form of government makes the difference. We have dug a very deep and tragic hole for ourselves.

in2herbs

(2,947 posts)
13. Now if we can just convince Canada to impose their tariffs against the Trump Organization
Wed Jun 27, 2018, 10:17 PM
Jun 2018

instead of on the US economy, we'd have a fighting chance. I've read news stories that they're considering this. We'll find out on July 1st.

sheshe2

(84,078 posts)
16. Trudeau said this in 01/17
Wed Jun 27, 2018, 10:52 PM
Jun 2018

We have been fighting for our lives ever since.


We voted 11/16 and look what we got. Oh. I will be voting in 2018 and please do not tell me what I should or should not do.

dflprincess

(28,095 posts)
17. His father once said Canada would always be haven from U.S. militarism
Wed Jun 27, 2018, 10:57 PM
Jun 2018

back when our government was trying to get Canada to stop letting those avoiding the draft in.

Hopefully Justin will accept us if it becomes necessary to flee.

 

OliverQ

(3,363 posts)
19. I want to flee now. Wish Justin would open the door for those of us seeking
Wed Jun 27, 2018, 11:04 PM
Jun 2018

to escape the Republican apocalypse.

sheshe2

(84,078 posts)
21. Cool!
Wed Jun 27, 2018, 11:09 PM
Jun 2018

Would be awesome if they took a knee for us. We don't desearve it with Don...yet it would be cool for all the teams everywhere would take a knee
for justice.

ecstatic

(32,802 posts)
23. On Twitter, I saw a lot of Canadians begging & pleading for him to do something
Wed Jun 27, 2018, 11:12 PM
Jun 2018

about the children in cages in the US, etc.! We're really in an unbelievable situation! I'm glad Trudeau is stepping up!

ooky

(8,938 posts)
24. So now Trump will want a northern border wall?
Wed Jun 27, 2018, 11:29 PM
Jun 2018

Demand Canada pay for it to keep out the "rapists" they took in?

donkeypoofed

(2,187 posts)
29. Canada remembers that BOTH countries were made by refugees
Wed Jun 27, 2018, 11:50 PM
Jun 2018

Our birth rate isn't down 2%, like in the U.S., but we know that we need immigration to sustain our numbers and workforce - which helps to support Social Insurance and Universal healthcare.

Cha

(298,103 posts)
33. That is Awesome of Trudeau! Lucky Refugees!
Thu Jun 28, 2018, 12:06 AM
Jun 2018
#DiversityisOurStrength #WelcometoCanada use to be ours except the Canada part.


Mahalo, she
 

demtenjeep

(31,997 posts)
36. how about if I claim to be a refuge from here...
Thu Jun 28, 2018, 01:57 AM
Jun 2018

I already have a valid passport

the only thing I need to get lined up is who would administer my chemo every 5 weeks
but hell, if weed is legal, maybe I could stop the chemo. For years I have had people tell me weed would work fantastic on my crohn's disease

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