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Way Everyone: Robert Falcon-Ouellette and Refugee Claims

way everyone: According to local officials, at least 12 more have crossed since Friday, according to CTV. Response to the asylum seekers -- many of whom are originally from Somalia -- has been mixed in Emerson. The Manitoba Interfaith Immigration Council has said since Jan. 1 staff has processed 139 refugee claims from people illegally crossing the border. Some local volunteers have provided food and lodgings for the groups, while others in the community say they have safety concerns. Why don't these people come to our country the way everyone else had to The legal way, argued local Ernie Hildbrand. To address those concerns, two Manitoba MPs -- Maryann Mihychuk and Robert Falcon-Ouellette -- toured Emerson and spoke with locals. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.