On Wednesday, in several cities across Canadian, protesters called on the Federal Government to remove Mexico from their 'Safe List' of countries.
Many protesters are refugees who sought asylum in Canada from abuse or other human rights violations they claim was received in Mexico, they point to the recent 43 missing students as proof that Mexico isn't safe.
One protester says that people like him facing abuse in Mexico have a less chance of seeking asylum in Canada because of the new 'Safe List' status given to Mexico and 42 other countries.
Under the law, refugees from 'Safe List . . .
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