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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@B3YW9624wks4W
No. Sanctuary cities should be invaded by the military and the municipal government should be dragged out of office and their homes and sentenced to lifetime imprisonment.
@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.
@9MKYHZ711mos11MO
Yes, however make a clause that the municipality is responsible for any issues related to illegal immigrants they are sheltering
@9LBDKQ41yr1Y
Yes, but not because they are sanctuary cities. They should receive the federal funding due to them for simply being a city in Canada.
@9L5R7PF1yr1Y
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.
@9KMFJ991yr1Y
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
@9JWL2V51yr1Y
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.
@9JM88GP1yr1Y
Somewhat yes but the people should find a way to get a job and pay for their own things after a whil
@9JM58261yr1Y
If they need protection and safety then yes, but if they want to live here forever then they should do the paperwork eventually.
@9JM57ZY1yr1Y
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.
@9JBTHNJ1yr1Y
Yes, but only to provide vetting on individuals who may be in the country for nefarious reasons, not to find a better life.
@9HCP7QV1yr1Y
No. We should ban Sanctuary Cities, and Municipalities are under Provincial jurisdiction - the Federal government should not be infringing on Provincial matters.
@9F5KMPV2yrs2Y
Undocumented people shouldn't be punished and des deserve a place to live.
@9TSRTBT7mos7MO
I say yes as a sanctuary cities can create an environment of lawlessness and poverty which can be dangerous for undocumented individuals
@9RZPX678mos8MO
only if they have approval from provincial authorities and it reflects on their current policy needs/issues
@9T7ZCPP7mos7MO
If their are immigrants that got to the country illegally then no,but if they got to the country legally then yes.
@8SD6W384yrs4Y
Yes, if they have contributed to pay the taxes.
@8T3T55PConservative4yrs4Y
You can’t pay taxes if you’re undocumented. How could you?
@936KWVL3yrs3Y
Sanctuary cities shouldn't even exist
@8VH22SV4yrs4Y
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.
@8V9S42P4yrs4Y
Yes, but know who they are
@8SDXH3RConservative4yrs4Y
Yes but after a background check and they become legal immigrants.
@8SDSY4RConservative4yrs4Y
in the middle of yes and no
@8LG95RH4yrs4Y
No, but sanctuary cities should be allowed to exist in their own right.
@8F87VWM5yrs5Y
Make all cities 'sanctuaries'.
@959XMKJ3yrs3Y
Yes, but they shouldn't need to exist
@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.
@8VQTD674yrs4Y
No, but let them keep doing what they do.
@8V64D524yrs4Y
as far as I am aware...not relevant in Canada
@8V4YXJC4yrs4Y
No, but they should be allowed to exist
@9CBVDMH2yrs2Y
Yes but not a large amount
@8SYDDSX4yrs4Y
No, but the government should provide opportunities for said individual to become documented.
@8QZL5HTConservative4yrs4Y
No, they shouldn't get government funding. However, each case should be handled on a case by case basis. Once screening has been completed, whoever is coming to the country, can prove they aren't a risk, and can provide meaningful information/contribute to society, then they should receive funding.
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