Quebec premier, PQ leader warn of possible influx of migrants following Trump’s election
The Quebec Liberal Party (PLQ) has urged caution, reminding the public that mechanisms exist to control entry points, and law enforcement is already monitoring the borders.
Quebec Premier François Legault has raised concerns about the potential influx of migrants to Quebec following Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential election, particularly in light of Trump's promises to deport millions of undocumented immigrants.
Legault expressed his intent to monitor the situation closely and work with the federal government to ensure that Canada's borders and airports are well-protected, addressing the possibility of an increase in arrivals from the U.S.
Legault's remarks came as Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon warned that as many as 20 million people might consider migrating to Canada due to Trump’s immigration policies.
St-Pierre Plamondon criticized the management of Canada’s borders, suggesting that the province could face serious challenges.
Frantz André, coordinator of the Action Committee for People Without Status, rejected the idea of a massive migration to Quebec, calling the claims from Legault and St-Pierre Plamondon opportunistic.
He acknowledged that some people in the U.S. have already expressed interest in immigrating to Canada but emphasized that many asylum seekers in Quebec already face challenges, including a toxic environment marked by rising racism.
The Quebec Liberal Party (PLQ) has urged caution, reminding the public that mechanisms exist to control entry points, and law enforcement is already monitoring the borders.
Meanwhile, Québec solidaire (QS) acknowledged the potential impact of U.S. deportations but stressed the broader concern about the rise of authoritarianism globally and its implications for minority groups.
The situation has sparked a broader debate on immigration, border security, and the protection of minority rights, with various political figures offering different perspectives on how Quebec should handle potential shifts in migration patterns.
