Karim Kanji, a Toronto resident and the child of Ugandan refugees, took to Twitter to offer up his home to stranded travellers.
My offer still stands: Just heard of wife (Toronto) who can't get back home to her husband (California). #NoBanNoWall #WelcometoCanada https://t.co/OsfFJKscer
— karim kanji (@karimkanji) January 29, 2017
"The least I could do was tweet out that if anyone needs something, I'm here," he told CBC News.
Others were quick to chime in with offers to help.
Same here! If you're stranded in Toronto we will help. #openhome https://t.co/P7uwk625LD
— Monika Rola (@MonikaRola) January 29, 2017
We in opened homes to stranded on 9/11. Let's do it for green card holders who can't go to families due to Muslim ban,eh? #openhome pic.twitter.com/yD0KjYkzzN
— Sulemaan Ahmed (@sulemaan) January 28, 2017
Refugees who need roof and rest are most welcome. Being immigrant myself I know how you freel #openhome #nomuslimban #NoBanNoWall #Toronto
— Serge Ke (@Serge_Ke) January 30, 2017
Canada's Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen said on Sunday that no travellers were stranded in Canadian airports, but some posted offers anyway, just in case. A group of Toronto university students set up a Facebook group, dedicated to providing accommodations for those that might need it in future.
And a Canadian immigration lawyer offered to help anyone affected by the ban who wants to come to Canada.
For next 90 days we'll be offering free immigration law consults to anyone affected by U.S. ban who wants to come to Canada #WelcomeToCanada
— Gordon S. Campbell (@gscLawFirm) January 29, 2017
Canadian dual citizens and permanent residents are exempt from the ban. The government has offered temporary residency to anyone in Canada impacted by Trump's order, an offer which premiers, mayors and other politicians echoed.
I came to Alberta, Canada as a Refugee & was welcomed & cared for, I became a Citizen & I am now a Cabinet Minister #WelcomeToCanada #ableg https://t.co/Za0sFj1o3W
— Ricardo Miranda (@_RicardoYYC) January 29, 2017
Sask has welcomed approx 2000 refugees this past year. We stand ready to assist fed gov't re: anyone stranded by the US ban.
— Brad Wall (@PremierBradWall) January 29, 2017
Unfortunately, for those refugees and travellers turned away at the U.S. border, it's not so easy as simply coming to Canada.
Refugees that come across via the "Safe Third Country Agreement" have to ask for protection in the first country they arrive in.
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