Advocates working with asylum seekers are sounding the alarm, saying they're hearing more stories of racism in Canada. One man in Quebec says he was forced from his home.
WATCH: Community organizations who serve refugee claimants are sounding the alarm about a rise of racist incidents against newcomers. They say rhetoric from political leaders aimed at migrants is making matters worse, particularly for people of colour. Global’s Phil Carpenter reports.After fleeing Uganda, Kateregga Raymond Calvin’s mind is more at ease than when he first arrived in Canada just over a year ago.
The newcomer was the victim of racial taunts from other tenants, who he says targeted his dark skin and accent. At one point, Calvin claims he was told he was “not needed in this country.” “I have to give them some hope, give them some trust again,” Edmond said. “Because some of them, their self-esteem becomes so low.”
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