Ottawa Pledges $362 Million to Provinces, Cities to Temporarily House Asylum Seekers

Ottawa Pledges $362 Million to Provinces, Cities to Temporarily House Asylum Seekers
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister Marc Miller made the announcement on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Jan. 31, 2024. The Canadian Press/Sean Kilpatrick
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The federal government is pledging a $362.4-million top-up to its interim housing assistance program for asylum seekers.

Immigration Minister Marc Miller made the announcement on Jan. 31, citing what he called the need to provide support that reflects the impact of asylum claims across the country.