Cuts to IRCC set to download asylum housing costs onto cities like Ottawa | Unpublished
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Author: Matteo Cimellaro
Publication Date: March 9, 2026 - 00:01

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Cuts to IRCC set to download asylum housing costs onto cities like Ottawa

March 9, 2026
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is set to off-load housing costs of asylum seekers to municipalities, including the possible future operating costs of a reception centre in Ottawa, according a new report. Read More


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