New data reveals that the average cost of room and board for illegal immigrants is $224 per day, ten times more than what many seniors receive in Old Age Security, says Blacklock's Reporter.The figures, disclosed in an Inquiry Of Ministry tabled in the Commons, shed light on the significant expenses incurred by the government in accommodating asylum claimants.Conservative MP Lianne Rood (Lambton-Kent, Ont.) raised questions regarding the provision of goods and services to irregular border crossers seeking asylum. In response, cabinet stated its commitment to treating asylum claimants with compassion while maintaining the integrity of the immigration system.According to the data, costs for provisions provided by the Canada Border Services Agency are relatively nominal, including $5 per meal on average and additional expenses for beverages and snack packs. However, the Department of Immigration incurs larger costs for managing room and board.Claimants housed in department-operated hotels receive accommodation and meals, with the average cost of meals amounting to $84 per day. The cost of hotel accommodation averages $140 per night, resulting in a daily total of $224.Despite the substantial expenses associated with accommodating illegal immigrants, no federal agency has calculated the total cost of illegal immigration, including expenses incurred by local authorities, school boards, food banks, and charities. Testifying before the Senate national finance committee, Nathalie Manseau, chief financial officer for the immigration department, highlighted the significant expenditure incurred, amounting to $769 million in the previous year.Manseau explained that funding for interim lodging sites, including hotels, and the interim housing assistance program, totaled $557 million and $212 million, respectively. These funds are allocated to reimburse municipalities for expenses related to housing asylum claimants.When questioned about the duration of stay in these facilities, Manseau explained that it varies from a few weeks to several months. The government relies on leases with different hotels to accommodate asylum claimants, reflecting the dynamic and evolving nature of immigration management..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
New data reveals that the average cost of room and board for illegal immigrants is $224 per day, ten times more than what many seniors receive in Old Age Security, says Blacklock's Reporter.The figures, disclosed in an Inquiry Of Ministry tabled in the Commons, shed light on the significant expenses incurred by the government in accommodating asylum claimants.Conservative MP Lianne Rood (Lambton-Kent, Ont.) raised questions regarding the provision of goods and services to irregular border crossers seeking asylum. In response, cabinet stated its commitment to treating asylum claimants with compassion while maintaining the integrity of the immigration system.According to the data, costs for provisions provided by the Canada Border Services Agency are relatively nominal, including $5 per meal on average and additional expenses for beverages and snack packs. However, the Department of Immigration incurs larger costs for managing room and board.Claimants housed in department-operated hotels receive accommodation and meals, with the average cost of meals amounting to $84 per day. The cost of hotel accommodation averages $140 per night, resulting in a daily total of $224.Despite the substantial expenses associated with accommodating illegal immigrants, no federal agency has calculated the total cost of illegal immigration, including expenses incurred by local authorities, school boards, food banks, and charities. Testifying before the Senate national finance committee, Nathalie Manseau, chief financial officer for the immigration department, highlighted the significant expenditure incurred, amounting to $769 million in the previous year.Manseau explained that funding for interim lodging sites, including hotels, and the interim housing assistance program, totaled $557 million and $212 million, respectively. These funds are allocated to reimburse municipalities for expenses related to housing asylum claimants.When questioned about the duration of stay in these facilities, Manseau explained that it varies from a few weeks to several months. The government relies on leases with different hotels to accommodate asylum claimants, reflecting the dynamic and evolving nature of immigration management..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
