March for Migrant Justice

"Migrants and refugees are being forced out from their homes in unprecedented numbers globally. Here in Canada, anti-immigrant protests and racially motivated attacks are on the rise. Meanwhile, right wing politicians who use anti-immigrant and racist rhetoric are getting rewarded with thousands of votes. If we simply stand still, there is a real danger for further rise in populist racisms in the lead-up to the federal election in October," event organizers warn. Here, they gather in support of permanent resident status for all migrants and refugees in Canada now, a $15 minimum wage, universal access to public services and more.