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“She would be the principal applicant,” Mr. Kurland said Monday in an interview. “Her spouse would be the accompanying dependent," along with their son, Archie. Meghan lived in Canada while filmingStory continues below advertisement Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino has the power to grant anyone permanent resident status, but that power is rarely used and the royal couple have no obvious case to make, since constitutionally they have no special status in Canada, thanks to changes to the rules regarding royal succession.
But with male primogeniture in force, as it then was, any younger brother would jump ahead of his sister, which is just not on in this day and age. So when the Queen said in her statement, “these are complex matters for my family to resolve,” she doubtless was referring to Canada’s immigration policy.
TashaKheiriddin globepolitics BS!
globepolitics Who are you kidding?
globepolitics Why the hell do we have to pay for their security ? They are nothing more than a couple of spoiled brats who don't want to follow the rules. Fine then let them foot the CDA security bill themselves and tell them to ABIDICATE their royal status.
globepolitics No officer of or bureaucrat from the Canadian government will ever say a word to either of them. They will require no lawyer.
globepolitics Shes american! Let them move to the states!
globepolitics I think legalized cannabis is getting to your editors.
globepolitics Who cares? Can we all stop talking about the royals! They're a bunch of inbred welfare recipients that don't do anything for anyone. Let them apply for permanent residence then citizenship and they can get a jobs.
globepolitics He could join the Canadian Army, or try out for a oyster shucking team. If he can shuck 20 pounds of oysters an hour he's approved.
globepolitics Why should they be let in? They aren't going to be actually working or creating jobs. They will be setting up their charity outside the country in a tax haven. Plus we already have a Canadian representative of the Crown living here - we don't need more.
globepolitics Everybody seems to get into Canada anyway.
globepolitics If allowed in, Canada should not bear the cost of security for the family as having them living here is of no benefit to Canada.
globepolitics ridiculous statement - how low can the media go....does anyone think they won't be welcomed with open arms and fast tracked through immigration. If you think otherwise you have a lack of understanding of politics and decorum.
globepolitics ....I don’t think 🤔 too much is going to change for them...
globepolitics No they don't all they have to do is cross the southern border and all is well.
globepolitics I am a fan of our immigration laws. Keep those unskilled foreigners out.
TashaKheiriddin globepolitics No room for an old Nazi in Canada
globepolitics That is right they aren't terrorists!!!!!!!!!!!!!
globepolitics oh my gawd well they're not muslim or gay strikes against. but she is into selfies so new romance there too soon...
globepolitics If you have CAD2 million to invest, it's that much easier! And I'd reckon the Duke and Duchess could russle that up and there'd be no problem!
globepolitics There's alot in brampton 😂
globepolitics Please................they will get everything they want.
globepolitics People like them (royals and Hollywood types) think they have the right to do whatever they want.
globepolitics ...........I'm sure they'll struggle to find one. Poor babies.
globepolitics As long as they pay for their own security.
globepolitics Even if they are not muslims, tell them two words. Roxham road.
globepolitics She's thinking Trump loses 2020 and she headed back to la la tinsel town with a blue blood in tow and Hollywood In her sights.
globepolitics Business PNP... they will qualify .. without any special treatment
globepolitics Time to drop all the Royals. They are part of history but are no longer relevant in today’s society. Drop the commonwealth also. We do not need a Governor General or anything to do with that archaic system. Leave the pompous stuff to England. Free Canada Now
globepolitics Welcome to Canada.
kinsellawarren globepolitics And a good tax lawyer.
kinsellawarren globepolitics The Globe doing comedy now...☹️
globepolitics She’s been clear, they want to end up in the US. This is just temporary!!
globepolitics Who the hell cares!!!!!!
globepolitics 'Canada' prefers rapey savages like Sweden over the British empire
globepolitics The epitome of FakeNews .
globepolitics Just walk across the border like the rest of the illegals .... liberals will rent you rooms give you healthcare and welfare .
globepolitics Suspect they can afford one given they are both independently wealthy and she lived here for several years.... besides they are youthful, talented and would be good additions
globepolitics No they wont. Roxham road is still a free pass. They can just cross there and then they wont need any money from the monarchy. Just the free handout from Justin Trudeau.
globepolitics pretty sure they can get whoever they want
globepolitics They would by being an investor as do most applicants who don’t have the points system in their favour
globepolitics Doubt it. They will send their application directly to the PM's office and get honorary citizenship will provincial health benefits right away. I just hope they pay their fair share of taxes
globepolitics I completely doubt that ~
globepolitics Hope they can’t find one
globepolitics To become a Canadian, you swear allegiance to the Queen-not Canada. Every -canadian- passport belongs to the Queen. Just one word from Her Majesty-she can declare them citizens and save them the trouble. But she will not, They would then have to pay income tax in Canada.
globepolitics Wondering if they will struggle to find jobs here, as most professional immigrants do. Better polish those resumes 😉 CanadianExperience
globepolitics What makes Meghan think she can run away to Canada just because she doesn't like her current President? This is not her country and she has no right to act like she's entitled to live here.
globepolitics RuseAoi Arent they...Canadian Royalty how can they be kicked out of Canada?
globepolitics They could just claim refugee status, stay for free....🤔
globepolitics Just walk in through Roxham road
globepolitics They could buy their permanent residency too, using the investor programs. A couple of hundred thousand $ that are leased (no interest) to a provincial fund.
globepolitics What? Are they asking asylum from the Royal family for their safety thinking Princess Diana's fate?
globepolitics Globe and Mail the answer to 'What media company is dumber than cbc'
globepolitics They can stay in Canada for six months as visitors. All they need is a passport.
globepolitics timsdrinker
globepolitics Oh right
globepolitics They’re headed to the States Relax! As a Royal, Harry can’t reside here anyway She’s all ready signed with Disney, Canada is a stopover
globepolitics They just want weed
globepolitics To prevent conflict and contested claims, the monarch in England is whoever British Parliament says it is. Right now if it was contested, Boris Johnson would decide Canada’s head of state. That’s an uncomfortable feeling.
globepolitics It’s obvious he’ll use his royal status to get to stay. He’s an English prince and you are a commonwealth. Hate to tell you but you’re on the hook for it.
punditclass globepolitics This lovely family has a valid reason to claim an asylum. The life in nightmarish fairytale: an evil queen, jealous royal in-laws, gossiping court, unfaithful servants, treacherous peasants. They suffered enough.
globepolitics The problem is we can not and should one expected to pay their security
globepolitics You seriously don’t believe Turdeau will welcome them with open arms Give your head a shake ppl
globepolitics Great Distraction....and for your next trick....
globepolitics Well Meaghan already stated that she wants to move back to SAN Francisco
globepolitics Just come In from the USA Quebec border and the cops will carry you’re bags
globepolitics Not in the least if the rumors are true...Governor General has special privileges and special dispensation...
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globepolitics Yes because immigrating to Canada is sooooooooo difficult.
globepolitics And once again, making this about JT. There are multiple ways to live in Canada, and one of them is to own or rent a home and live here part time as a visitor w/o becoming a FT resident. another is to invest $$$ in 🇨🇦 and they have it. No, they don’t need to apply for asylum. So?
globepolitics They can cross the border to US and re-enter on 6-month visas.
globepolitics What is your problem Globe and Mail? You sound like all the negative trolls on social. Be better!
globepolitics Isn’t queen Elizabeth the 2nd on Canadian currency? I don’t think they will have a problem. Lol
globepolitics His grandmother is on 🇨🇦's money $$$
globepolitics She may be a Permanent Resident or Citizen? Lived here 7 years.
globepolitics Just leave them alone and let them live. They are leaving the Royal Family to get away from this crap.
globepolitics Hmmm I think they have pull!
globepolitics They are more than welcome but all on their own. Not Canadian's hard earned tax money. No free rides.
globepolitics So do not try political asylum 😂😂😂😂😂
globepolitics You must be joking. They will have no problem getting anything they want. Trudeau doesn't believe in rules so they are all set.
globepolitics As if they have to apply! Trudeau said everybody is welcome! If the border is open from people entering illegally from USA, why it wouldn’t be open to Harry and Meghan?
globepolitics Good to know.
globepolitics No they won’t.
globepolitics I will pretend I didn’t read that headline. I will pretend.
punditclass globepolitics Roxam road it’s easier. 😉
globepolitics I’m pretty sure his grandma owns the country.
globepolitics Roxham Road would be cheaper
globepolitics Apply for citizenship. Be financially independent. Pay for your own security, if required
globepolitics They have to find a way to allow Canada to allow them to stay...
globepolitics Why? Trudeau let's anyone in. They have a formal education, so it shouldn't take much work, if any....