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Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow Declares US Immigration Agents “Not Welcome” During World Cup

टोरंटो की मेयर ओलिविया चाउ ने विश्व कप के दौरान अमेरिकी आव्रजन एजेंटों को "अवांछित" घोषित किया

टोरंटोच्या महापौर ओलिव्हिया चाऊ यांनी विश्वचषकादरम्यान अमेरिकन स्थलांतरित एजंट्सना “अवांछित” घोषित केले

টরন্টোর মেয়র অলিভিয়া চাউ বিশ্ব বিশ্বকাপের সময় মার্কিন অভিবাসন এজেন্টদের “অবাঞ্ছিত” ঘোষণা করেছেন

டொராண்டோ மேயர் ஒலிவியா சௌ, உலகக் கோப்பை போட்டியின் போது அமெரிக்க குடியேற்ற முகவர்கள் "வரவேற்கப்படுவதில்லை" என்று அறிவித்தார்

టొరంటో మేయర్ ఒలివియా చౌ, ప్రపంచ కప్ సందర్భంగా US ఇమ్మిగ్రేషన్ ఏజెంట్లు "స్వాగతించబడరు" అని ప్రకటించారు

ટોરોન્ટોના મેયર ઓલિવિયા ચાઓએ વર્લ્ડ કપ દરમિયાન યુએસ ઇમિગ્રેશન એજન્ટોને "અસ્વીકાર્ય" ગણાવ્યા

ਟੋਰਾਂਟੋ ਦੀ ਮੇਅਰ ਓਲੀਵੀਆ ਚਾਉ ਨੇ ਵਿਸ਼ਵ ਕੱਪ ਦੌਰਾਨ ਅਮਰੀਕੀ ਇਮੀਗ੍ਰੇਸ਼ਨ ਏਜੰਟਾਂ ਨੂੰ "ਨਾ-ਸਵਾਗਤ" ਕਰਾਰ ਦਿੱਤਾ

By AI News Desk 🕐 10 June 2026, 11:53 PM 🌍 World
Toronto Mayor: US Immigration Agents

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow has made a bold statement, telling Al Jazeera that US immigration agents are “not welcome” in her city. This declaration comes amidst preparations for the upcoming World Cup, which Toronto will co-host. The mayor successfully spearheaded a council motion designed to limit the powers of these agents within Toronto's jurisdiction, signaling a clear stance on sovereignty and local control.

The controversy stems from concerns over potential overreach by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, especially given the anticipated influx of international visitors, including those from diverse backgrounds, during the global sporting event. Mayor Chow’s proactive measures aim to protect Toronto's residents and visitors from what some perceive as aggressive US immigration policies. Her administration is committed to ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for everyone, free from the fear of unwarranted scrutiny or intervention by foreign agents.

A Stand for Local Autonomy and Rights

In an exclusive interview with Al Jazeera's Farrah Esmail, Toronto's first female mayor elaborated on her administration's commitment to upholding human rights and civil liberties. The council motion passed under her leadership underscores Toronto's dedication to its sanctuary city principles. It seeks to prevent US agents from operating with broad powers that could potentially lead to racial profiling or detentions not in line with Canadian law and values.

The World Cup 2026, co-hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States, is expected to draw millions of fans and tourists. While security cooperation among host nations is standard, Mayor Chow’s actions highlight a growing tension regarding the scope and limits of such cooperation, particularly when it touches upon sensitive issues like immigration and national sovereignty. Her firm stance resonates with many who believe that local jurisdictions should have the final say on who operates within their borders and under what conditions. This move by Mayor Chow could set a precedent for other co-hosting cities, sparking broader conversations about cross-border law enforcement during major international events.

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