A sanctuary city is a city that adopts local policies designed to not prosecute people solely for being an undocumented individual in the country in which they are currently living.
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@9K6JKN39mos9MO
No. Those cities should use the people for some jobs to maintain those cities. Start assimilating them in to the culture sooner than later.
dont think this applies to canada?
@9V798RX2mos2MO
Yes, but have these cities closely monitored, screen the people before entering, and limit the number of sanctuary cities.
@9V2YV4B2mos2MO
I don’t want federal funding if it comes with control—let cities do their own thing without strings attached.
@9HXHR3YNew Democratic11mos11MO
Yes, but to a certain point, where it is enough to do further research on the indivieul's past to encore any of their records interme of criminal offenses.
@9HCP7QV1yr1Y
No. We should ban Sanctuary Cities, and Municipalities are under Provincial jurisdiction - the Federal government should not be infringing on Provincial matters.
@9H8JPC21yr1Y
Depending on the situation of an individual, there may be circumstances where they must live undocumented. So funding should be the same throughout each city.
@9H4KM541yr1Y
There should not be sanctuary cities. We wouldn't need them if the government would slow down on letting so many people into the Canada.
@9TSRTBT2mos2MO
I say yes as a sanctuary cities can create an environment of lawlessness and poverty which can be dangerous for undocumented individuals
@9TR533J3mos3MO
We should rather invest in immigration and social centres that help and support immigrants in establishing themselves and adapting to their new country
@9RZPX674mos4MO
only if they have approval from provincial authorities and it reflects on their current policy needs/issues
@9QZCYDN5mos5MO
Yes but they shouldn't be against federal immigration policies. If they are that's when it's time to cut funding
@9QQY2XL5mos5MO
The immigrants should find a source of income with their help in order to be able to support themselves.
@9MP6SK26mos6MO
if the peoples have $10,000 coming into the country the government should not have to give money to the peoples for a healthy life in Canada. if the peoples don't have $10,000 the government will give the money needed to get to $10,000
@9MKYHZ77mos7MO
Yes, however make a clause that the municipality is responsible for any issues related to illegal immigrants they are sheltering
@9LRCQVX7mos7MO
Sanctuary cities should not exist, but we should push for the documentation of illegal immigrants instead of deporting them.
@9LBDKQ48mos8MO
Yes, but not because they are sanctuary cities. They should receive the federal funding due to them for simply being a city in Canada.
@9L7XNPZ8mos8MO
They should receive less funding for harboring ILLEGAL immigrants, but it should not be cut entirely, as larger problems will arise.
@9L5R7PF8mos8MO
This seems like a very US based question. The division of powers should guide law enforcement and conflicts between jurisdictions or levels of government or departments should not impact funding at the municipal, provincial, or federal level.
@9JWL2V510mos10MO
I believe that they should re-implement the rule that requires immigrants to bring a skill to the country instead of just showing up an having everything handed to them.
@9JT5NG610mos10MO
I believe that sanctuary cities should receive federal funding so long as the immigrants are not permanently residing there, it should be somewhere to live temporarily while the find jobs and a place to live
@9JM88GP10mos10MO
Somewhat yes but the people should find a way to get a job and pay for their own things after a whil
@9JM582610mos10MO
If they need protection and safety then yes, but if they want to live here forever then they should do the paperwork eventually.
@9JM57ZY10mos10MO
Yes anyone fleeing danger from their own country can find Canada as a haven but if you want to live here for life then start the paperwork.
@9JBTHNJ10mos10MO
Yes, but only to provide vetting on individuals who may be in the country for nefarious reasons, not to find a better life.
@9J32C3511mos11MO
Give them federal funding for there situations and try to regulate it and to help them become more people of society
@9GPVDN81yr1Y
yes but more so, they should have the right to create fund raising opportunities to sustain their necessities and empower their members.
@9GNXSP7Conservative1yr1Y
No. Instead, sanctuary cities should only be used for immigrants transitioning to become Canadian citizens and housing refugees in times of emergency. They should be given basic needs such as; access to housing, integration into Canadian way of life, and education. As such, they should receive funding from the provincial government. The federal government may only intervene in certain cases and if necessary, action to enforce immigration law.
@9KMFJ999mos9MO
Yes but to a provincial level as it’s up to the province wether or not they are a sanctuary city and they should find there own funding
@9KMCFG79mos9MO
Sanctuary cities create a unique environment of lawlessness and poverty which can be dangerous/worse for undocumented individuals.
@9JZ4BJ310mos10MO
The question of whether sanctuary cities should receive federal funding is a matter of ongoing debate. Some argue that withholding funds punishes local communities, while others believe it is a way to enforce immigration policies. It's like discussing whether a school that follows different rules should still receive support. The decision often reflects broader perspectives on immigration policies and the relationship between local and federal authorities.
@9FVWR2R1yr1Y
Yes, but the people living in these sanctuaries should have access to make themselves a documented individual.
@9F5KMPV1yr1Y
Undocumented people shouldn't be punished and des deserve a place to live.
Canada doesn't really have sanctuary cities, to my knowledge. That's more of a US thing.
@9KQVQQF9mos9MO
No. People in sanctuary cities should be put to work to make the cities function. This will help the people to assimilate to the Canadian culture and it's not burdening the economy.
@9TLVCVNRhinoceros3mos3MO
Yes, but there has to be more done to accommodate immigrants and refugees who are struggling to find a place to live.
@9T7ZCPP3mos3MO
If their are immigrants that got to the country illegally then no,but if they got to the country legally then yes.
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@8J64JW6New Democratic4yrs4Y
I'm unclear as to how these cities are governed. do those residing there fall under the same laws and regulations as bonified citizens of that country? If they recieve funding, do they also pay taxes and are responsible to ensure the proper education of their children, etc.?
@8T3T55PConservative4yrs4Y
Usually sanctuary city’s just don’t really enforce immigration laws to an extent. In Toronto like hospitals and police won’t go out of their way to check if you’re an illegal immigrant. So they don’t really deport illegal immigrants. Undocumented mean illegal so you can’t pay taxes if you’re not even supposed to be here.
@8SD6W384yrs4Y
Yes, if they have contributed to pay the taxes.
@8T3T55PConservative4yrs4Y
You can’t pay taxes if you’re undocumented. How could you?
@94H6CM2Rhinoceros2yrs2Y
I dont kn ow hwat tha tis
@94CPRD62yrs2Y
Yes, but have audits to see where the funds are being allocated
@9445R942yrs2Y
In some cases, yes. like if they immigrated because of refuge
@93WHRPR2yrs2Y
No, not if they do not abide by federal laws
@93SZWQ52yrs2Y
If we are diligent and let in immigrants who haven't committed violent crimes, then the need for sanctuary cities shoulder be needed.
@93QZV7Z2yrs2Y
Yes, if we are going to take the responsibility of letting people into our country, we should try our best to set them up for success and help out where we can.
@93KS3GS2yrs2Y
Yes, and immigrants should be heavily encouraged to integrate themselves into Canadian society and culture
@93B6FPP3yrs3Y
Yes, and we should either rotate the current sanctuary cities to others in Canada or faze it out cause we obviously can’t house our own citizens and sanctuary cities are becoming overpopulated and dire housing crisis
Yes, because without funding they will become even more criminal.
@936KWVL3yrs3Y
Sanctuary cities shouldn't even exist
@8VH22SV3yrs3Y
Sanctuary cities should be encouraged to do the same social background checks and protocols as they would any other person looking to enter Canada for any reason.
@8VGJ7QS3yrs3Y
I am unsure of what this question mean s
@8VFD2CZ3yrs3Y
Sanctuary cities should have equal rights
No opinion. Did not even know this was a thing in Canada.
@8VBTBZ53yrs3Y
Yes only if the people are working on getting the correct paperwork
@8V9S42P3yrs3Y
Yes, but know who they are
@8V7C4Z7Bloc Québécois3yrs3Y
No, but we should allow sanctuary cities
@8TVYWZ6New Democratic3yrs3Y
We should provide these individuals with a path to immigrate properly rather then punish them however we shouldn’t just allow people to enter without being properly vetted and not have a process to deal with them.
@8TV376X3yrs3Y
Municipal budget should cover the expenses.
@8TTKY8L3yrs3Y
I think instead of prosecuting people who are undocumented or protecting them we should provide a way did them to get their documents
@8TR83DZ3yrs3Y
No Human Being Is Illegal
@8TR6XWR3yrs3Y
Question if this is a big issue in Canada. Seems an issue more for US due to more illegal migration.
@8TJ5LNT3yrs3Y
Yes, but the people seeking sanctuary must be contributing members of society
@8T8PGV93yrs3Y
@8T7ZHZS3yrs3Y
Abolish sanctuary cities
@8T25G6C4yrs4Y
No they should not receive more funding the government but they should also not be penalized by the government.
@8SP6ZD84yrs4Y
@8SDXH3RConservative4yrs4Y
Yes but after a background check and they become legal immigrants.
@8SDSY4RConservative4yrs4Y
in the middle of yes and no
@8QZJKGB4yrs4Y
No, there shouldn't be a need for them to exist in the first place. The government should be a lot less harsh on immigration policies.
@8PXLL2V4yrs4Y
@8PPRN77New Democratic4yrs4Y
If they receive federal funding, they would no longer be sanctuary cities.
@8PM4TYV4yrs4Y
At this moment I'm unfamiliar with what one is.
@8NZWYH64yrs4Y
Yes as long as it’s not too much
@8NXJ4YFLibertarian4yrs4Y
No. No city should get federal funding.
@8LG95RH4yrs4Y
No, but sanctuary cities should be allowed to exist in their own right.
@Kenyonoynek4yrs4Y
If federal government can afford it
@8F87VWM4yrs4Y
Make all cities 'sanctuaries'.
@98SL5S5New Democratic2yrs2Y
Yes but first try to solve the problem
@988FQ8P2yrs2Y
No, but they should recieve a protection policy
@96JJRBT2yrs2Y
Yes, just like every city.
@8VTQKZM3yrs3Y
If the funding is used to make sure that these illegal immigrants have no criminal records and are not a threat to our society then I can tolerate it.
@959XMKJ2yrs2Y
Yes, but they shouldn't need to exist
@92QS8MY3yrs3Y
Federal funding should help these individuals get out of sanctuary cities
No, ban sanctuary cities, and distribute immigrants more evenly across the nation.
@928X97S3yrs3Y
Yes, but the cities should determine how best to spend it and do their best to control costs.
@8YLNZTD3yrs3Y
No federal funding should be given for 'sanctuary cities' however under no circumstances should a undocumented individual be prosecuted if they are seeking refuge in Canada. That said, those who flagrantly ingnor visa rules (ie. working on a tourist visa, over stay their visa expiration date, etc.) should be deported.
@8YHK6MR3yrs3Y
I think that provincial funding makes more sense.
@8Y3NCLY3yrs3Y
No just end the war on drugs and focus on rehabilitation instead
@8XZYC7Y3yrs3Y
@8XLTKJ63yrs3Y
Yes, but it depends on how the money is allocated to these people.
@8XG639L3yrs3Y
Yes, but depending on which cities
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