Road To Roxham: The Americans Escaping to Canada
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- On the outskirts of Plattsburgh, New York, a taxi industry that transports asylum seekers escaping to Canada has been booming. Fares are scooped up at the local bus station and whisked to an infamous irregular border crossing point. Road to Roxham is a look inside this community of drivers, following Mary Ann Ero, the owner-operator of “Spanky’s Taxi.”
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Refugees in the US have better health coverage than I do as an American. That's nuts.
Ahhh, the land of opportunity! The more you allow to come in and stay the less opportunity there is. It then becomes a fight for survival.
Too bad the Native People did not think the same way.
I got lived for several years in several countries.. In Europe.. Always under the law of every place.. Never above the laws... If you are a foreigner in elsewhere take my advise...be legal... Pay taxes.. Get a job.. Learn the language of your new home.. Avoid be a burden for the local taxpayers... And everything will be alright... Take control of your own life...
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The majority of them are doing better then most legals on the welfare system.
@@suzanh7777 Tell that to the boomers.
@@ashmerx1761 whats your problem with the boomers???
Yes.. THANK YOU!!!
I moved to Canada from Poland in 1987 when I was 9 years old, it took my parents 5 years to get permission from immigration to move to Canada and then we waited another 5 years to get a Canadian citizenship. So it pisses me off when I see people just walking in to Canada and cutting in line of people that are already waiting for years to legally move to Canada. This is so unbelievably unfair. The messed up thing is that they expect money and an apartment right away, that's paid by us the tax payers. When we moved to Canada my parents had less then $900 dollars, so my father started working in construction 3 days later and my mom got a job about 2 weeks later at Sears without once asking the Canadian tax payers for a hand out.
blame your goverment not these people...
perfect stranger Exactly! Leave a bank vault open to the public and unguarded, and see how even average honest people will steal.
Yup
@Joe
What are you talking about had it hard, where did I say that? My parents were actually lucky to find jobs quickly in Canada?. It's normal procedure to wait 3 to 6 years to get approved by immigration to enter Canada for permanent residence. My parents did everything the Canadian immigration law requires. It's you that has the dumbass logic. How is it fair for thousands of people that do everything legally to wait 3 to 6 years, while others just fly to US and jump the border to Canada?. How is that fair to people that do everything by the Canadian immigration law. So you're okay with people jumping the border and asking for handouts while law abiding immigrants wait years for approval to enter Canada?. Basically you're saying those that do everything by law and don't ask for hand-outs, to you that's dumbass logic?. Me or my family have never asked for a penny from Canadian tax payers, after highschool I joined the Royal Canadian Air Force where I served for 11 years as a pilot, because I wanted to give back something to this great country that accepted my family. While others just enter illegally and complain how they don't get enough money from the government or how their government paid house is too small. But I guess to you it's dumbass logic to do everything legally. So I won't wast my time explaining anything else.
@Joe
I just want others to follow the Canadian immigration law, just like 95% of immigrants do, instead of jumping the border. Waiting is a normal immigration process, so my parents were willing to wait, instead of flying to the US and then jumping the border into Canada. The law abiding immigrants wait the few years for the process to get permission from the Canadian immigration, while others just cross illegally into Canada from the US. How hard is that for you to understand?. It's unfair for 95%l of law abiding people to have to wait for permission from the Canadian immigration for 3 to 6 years while other simply don't care and cross illegally from the US into Canada. Why don't they go through the same process of entering Canada legally instead of jumping the border, it's not fair to the 95% of people that go through the whole immigration process. Really, how hard is that for you to understand?. That's like let's say you standing in line for an hour and suddenly a new person comes and just goes in front of the line instead of waiting properly like everyone else in line. This is not just about me or my family, it's about 95% of law abiding immigrants who wanted to live in Canada, they all had to go through the immigration process which takes 3 to 6 years, while the other 5% of non law abiding immigrants simply doesn't care and don't want to wait and cross the border illegally from the US into Canada and they instantly want money and a place to live. How is that fair to the 95% of people that do it legally and don't ask for handouts. I don't know any other way to explain this to you, everyone gets it except you, you think it's dumbass logic. I just give up. Do you have some learning disability or something?.
I support this. Immigrants, Canada awaits you! We love you!
the most will still go to USA ;)
Please take them 🙏
Thank you 🙏
😂😂😂
Not anymore they don’t😂
If you don't understand "law" or "illegal", I can't help you.
@010 11 Yes, focus on the "or", that's the important bit.
Seeking asylum is legal. Me personally... I will not give anyone a hard time and demand people bleed themselves dry for something I was just handed for free. Which is American citizenship.
@@ShyladeWhy not invite the whole of the third world then, instead of your endorsement of illegal crossings (which actually favour richer, male military age foreigners anyway)? Charity starts with the problems at home but maybe you should travel a bit and see how immigrants fare in countries outside the Anglosphere and Western Europe. I lived in China for a year and a half and you would not believe the lack of representation, hiring policy unashamedly based on race and lack of happiness with migrants over there.
@@Shylade No they seek whatever is more generous
People who think Americans are so awful now because we are sick and tired of being milked by the government to pay for all the freebies illegal immigrants come here to get should take a better look at other countries and how they deal with this. It is far more difficult to get citizenship in most other countries that provide the kind of benefits we do.
America's not paying for a legal immigrants A great many contribute to the overall health of the economy. I believe that they have a right to enter the country As long as they have no criminal background And they have an aptitude to learn the official language They should be able to have a chance to become citizens. The United States and Canada willingly allowed millions of illegal immigrants to to land on its shores for the past 400 years. Those crimes have still not been requited. The hypocrisy is laughable.
very few countries have the resources we do.
@@babyzorilla When Trump started keeping seasonal pickers of our crops from coming to America over 2 billion dollars of produce withered on the vine. Americans would not pick crops for even 20 dollars an hour.
@@PabloDiablo682 If I was young a fit I would pick crops for $20/hr.
@@jaelynn7575 Yeah, me too. Problem is there are not enough people like us.
You mean that woman lived in the USA for 19 years and never once considered becoming a legal citizen??? My opinion and I know I'll take crap for it but that's ok: There is no reason for her not to have become a citizen except complacency.
If you can’t pledge allegiance to the country you call HOME for 20 years maybe you need to move to another country
BS. Do you have ANY idea hos difficult it is to get citizenship and how many years it takes?
Not to mention if you need legal assistance it costs a shitload of money.
You are an ignorant moron. Typical american, I a Swede, know more about your legal system.
I wouldn't move there even if I was paid to do so.
This is Strange 👍🏻 stay in 🇸🇪!
@@thisisstrange4641 I just went to a naturalization ceremony. People were not wealthy by any means. My friend worked at a bank for 5 years. She is only 30 and just bought a large home last year. All of her family from Jamaica has done the same. She has been promoted to the loan department and is rising in the company. Other new citizens at the ceremony were all hardworking and very happy to be here in the US.
Islandgirl congratulations to all new USA citizens! Welcome HOME!! Thank you for doing the work to become a citizen the right way!
Life is like a movie, depends what role you play. I pray that one day, one time humans will learn to live in oneness. There is only one race and that is a Human race. Peace be with each and everyone affected or not affected, we all need it🙏♥️
The Government could have addressed this issue in one day by simply designating Roxam Road (and the one in the prairies) as 'Official Entry Points" thereby allowing the police and Border Services to deny them entry.
Oh, as an aside, entries were not completely stopped due to the pandemic. people were, so I understand, still allowed entry by claiming a 'medical need".
There are 50 such roads if they closed one people will use them and other risky ways.
This woman is wonderful, I wish her all the best in life
that seems to be ok but if you do that at the border from mexico and texas or any other place in the south you get charge like smuggler
Thank you Canada. All people should be free.
Most of them get pr within 5 years.
Canada is the most free country in the world!
Not anymore they don’t want any more refugees are immigrants.
I love the French Canadian sound of talking.
Canada isn’t the great country everyone thinks it is.
Is the road for Roxham still open in 2023?
What a lovely country like Canada God bless Canada and the people❤❤❤❤
"Donald Trump dont want me to live in America"... no thats what your translators tell you...trurh is we want you we just want you here legally...so fill out the paperwork...we have EVERY language available
It is not that simple. As a fellow American, have some compassion.
@@frankh.5378 My grandma and exchange student managed to immigrate to the US legally. It didn't take but a few years.
@@jaelynn7575 if u are religious or even a Christian look up how you should treat sojouners. Also, unless you are picked in a lottery system or very rich (business visa), or married to a citizen or adopted, you cannot get a green card in the U.S.
This is extremely one sided. The lady that said "I've been in the USA for 19 yrs without any papers" EXACTLY, why did she not do something about that! It is really easy to lay blame at everyone else, but you need to take responsibility for your own actions and life.
So true. She just wants a free ride without consequence. There would be no ILLEGAL immigrants running to Canada had they entered the USA the right way.
All the taxi drivers are there for the money. Who drives people around for free? Ijs.
A lot of countries are suffering from accepting too many foreigners . culture differences are another problem . this has caused more problems than it actually solved .
Cultural problems are only a problem because of bigots.
Clearly taking advantage of these people. "Half hour there half hour back, gas isn't free". Well $60-$80 a pop def covers the gas. Literally pocketing a few hundred bucks a trip. For 1 hours work. She's in it for the cash. Nothing else!
Go and do the same for free then! Keyboard warrior.
It’s not honorable, but business is business I guess.
And the people that she's transporting are in it for free everything for the rest of their lives.
not only the gas. the drivers are devoting their time and energy, not to mention the servicing/fee for the car.
We pay hefty fees for 4 yrs just to studing in canada
And look at these people they think canada own some thing for them
I feel sad , our family suffers financial crisis here
Sorry bud.
money is means of control. the economy is a lie and schools are for indocrination.
Yes, but they have no other choice... they will get deported in the US .
Carol Delgado we ALWAYS have a choice, ALWAYS!
@@manipulativer Overseas students are good for universities.
This is wrong in so many ways.
she has a good heart and very genuine
I have no sympathy for someone who was here 19 years and doesn't have the citizenship yet.... it's no one else's fault when you don't take necessary steps to bring yourself to a legal place in 2 DECADES
Yeah to be fair it's a bit disorganised. If people want to come to a country, contribute and do their best legally then I'm all for that. If people are messing around on the legal side of things they need to be quickly informed that if they don't get their act together they are gone.
There are American citizens who are considering immigrating to Canada as well.
Good. Bye
Buckin Bonkers , yes, Hollywood weirdos considering but never do.
Vince Silva I don't know any ”Hollywood weirdos, ” as you phrased it, but plenty of people here in Texas.
Nice to see the assumptions being made about the OC here...and you know what they say about people who make assumptions. ✌️🏻😎
True
Comes to something when people are escaping America.
keep leaving! please! im an immigrant, I love America. no better place on earth! you're not happy don't let the door hit ya... free loaders!
You guys are incredible and grateful you are here and here legally. We welcome you with open arms.
this is the shittiest place ever... where did you travel? around the states? how many languages do you speak? just english? THE BEST IS EUROPE AND AUSTRALIA..
Actually there's many better places on earth.
@@Perfectstranger_7 so agree with you.
@@Perfectstranger_7 I was exchange student in Wisconsin last year. I was supposed to coming back this year. (I really love Wisconsin) but Unfortunately, Unexpected things happened. I think in every states, there's a problem. But in everywhere, in this world, even in my contry there's a problem. Things didn't workout as I planned right now but I will still go back there. My friend who's exchange student as well in Wisconsin last year, She's now in Australia. She always miss the USA as well. Sometimes, We take things for granted. Appreciate all the small things. :)
The US did the same thing in the 70's. they let the mexicans cross the border till the borders started to experience the flooding like it was today. the influx was overbearing in the welfare infrastructure. in the 80's reagan made a lot of refugees citizens under the amnesty provision. some still refused to be citizens because then they will have to pay taxes etc.
Wtf are you talking about? Even if they don’t become citizens they STILL PAY TAXES! When people immigrate into the states; even while awaiting a decision EVERYONE pays taxes. 🤦🏻♀️
@@4LeonardG No they don't. Wtf are you talking about?
@@MP77USA The person I replied to deleted their comment. Obviously.
Good on you darl..
You're in the right place at the right time
Many blessings to you
Guess the American dream became a nightmare for them to be so desperate to get out.
That nightmare is called the Biden administration.
These guys should come up with better excuses..I was a homosexual being pursued to be killed, I lost my family...these lies have been used for centuries by many asylum seekers. Y'all need to come up with something different
Am coming,am fedup with American
hr hahhahahaa hahhahahaha. Let's see if that works
Lol give them examples
The lack of compassion in the comments is disheartening. No humanity, so much superiority. 😒
Can anyone advise?, once they "enter", step foot on Canadian soil...
do any get rejected?
Sent back to the US?
Returned back to the country they left from?
What's the average no./% rate that are successful in staying?
I would really like to see the other side of the story once they cross...
they get a flight back to their home country and about 20% are rejected
@@auckie what if they are stateless?
You know poor people have to leave democrat states cause they're so overtaxed, right?
Right, that's why the red states are so poor and receive the most Federal dollars, because of taxes? I think not.
Is there any illegal who entered in canada??
I need information
That are not Americans escaping to Canada? Do they have us citizenship?
is anybody traveling to this border in coming days or from India?????
Canada is waiting for more refugees who will be contributing for the benefit of Canada.
If your in the US illegally that’s their fault. Unless your doing it for free your doing it for money. Pat yourself on the back saying it’s to help. Whatever, it’s about the cash.
@Katherine McDonnell take a deep breath, it’s ok, the world won’t die from a mistake. Really, you should find something more productive to do other than pointing out everyone’s mistakes. Maybe your view wouldn’t be so narrow if you’d just relax. SMH
this is 2 years ago. what is currently going on June of 2022
Wonder why they just didn't put up a fence?
The US or Canada?
L'm looking for job as caregiver please help me
Hey, overcharging is what "Scamerica" does best.
To say they shouldn't charge people? She's a fair decent woman and this is her business...wtf?
What a coincidence I've been on that bus from Boston to Montreal and back but crossing legally!When I did it was about 15 years ago and the present situation hadn't yet developed.Well the way I look at it the taxi drivers are just there to take people from A to B not to judge what they are going to do once they get to B.Indeed if the taxi drivers are blamed what about Greyhound bringing the up from the big towns or Amtrak bringing them on trains but obviously bus and railways don't fleece people on fares and charge everyone the same ticket cost.
Exactly what I thought. Thank you.
Is it still closed?
They are going to run up a very very large tab on Canada!!
Buh bye!
This lady Can only do so much
Freeloaders.
The problem started when the native forgot to build a wall from the Europeans. Now it is to late. CHECK MATE!!!
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Fid LaF what you are really trying to say is if the Native American had enforced their immigration policies more vigorously they wouldn’t have the problems that they do.
Did laf n no one would even want to come here cuz it'd b a shizhole
Said one of your welfare checks to the other.
Now do Road to Rotherham
That road starts in Pakistan 🇵🇰
Good.
I'm undocumented and I have started my immigration process after 35 years of residing here. I have started a platform for those like me ✌️
Ya what's it called. I'm married to a Guatemalan whose been here 20 years and married for 18. Help a guy out.
What happens after they get arrested?
Oh man, if you want the airbase in my state, take it! We don't want the fighter jets going over us anymore. It's terrorizing.
I imagine taxi drivers might be in danger sometimes too.
I don't see how. The drivers are simply dropping the people off within the U S. They're not taking the people over the border. The individuals themselves decide to do that.
If the female cab drive stopped smoking the money could be used to feed most of Africa. Just a guess.
I've honestly always wondered why more migrants weren't going to Canada. God bless America, but I'd pick Canada over the US for a place to seek refuge any day.
Canada doesn't want them.
Canada doesn’t have as many opportunities and also they aren’t as welcoming
2016 MAGA !!!
2Q2Q KAG !!!
We welcome those who wish to OBEY our laws, love our flag and who will contribute to society
Your own President does not obey the law!
@@sbug2705 what law has he broken?
The DemonicRats had to manufacture fake crimes to try to impeach him. If Trump had broken any laws, they would've used it. I didn't start off as a Trump supporter, but his actions have won me over. He has done more for minorities than any president since Lincoln. He has earned my respect and loyalty. I hope you will just research and base your opinions on actual facts. Peace
Wish Britain had Trump🇬🇧
She's doing it for the $$$
You can do your job, not overcharge people, make a living from it, but also genuinely do it to the best of your ability because you care about what you're doing.
🤲❤🌍🌎
What happen once their inside of Canada.?
They get checks from the government that are from the tax payers, and most of them don’t do anything useful to our country.
Bull Durham ok, and what did you do for Canada? I’ll wait.
Bull Durham The illegals that live in Canada not only learn English, they learn proper English grammar? Wow, that’s very different from the illegals in the US. Here many don’t bother learning English, because there is no need. You can live in one of the many different ethnic enclaves all over the country. There are sections of the country where a US citizen would feel like the alien because everything (stores, streets, etc.) is in a foreign language (all kinds).
Some learn just enough English to get by in their menial labor jobs. Their children grow up in environments where English is not spoken correctly and/or their vocabulary is severely limited. This sets them up for failure in their school careers. It’s a mess. It’s no wonder 63% of non-native households receive government assistance compared to 35% of native households (Center for Immigration Studies).
They apply for asylum a.k.a protection saying they are being persecuted in their home country or any other alibis when the real reason is primarily economic so most of them are denied and I believe only 1 or 2% gets to stay and the rest are deported back to their home countries. For those parents who brought their US born kids with them they'll be separated from their children coz they will be sent to their countries of origin while the kids are sent to the US.
@@jennymisteqq695 My wife's parents have been here for 30 years and don't speak a lick of english... they don't need to, they live in a Spanish speaking neighborhood, work at Spanish speaking jobs, and shop at Spanish speaking store. Oh ya, they also send all their money back to Mexico, so they can retire on a paid beach property.
generally, the whole world wants to come to the United States for a better life....can we accommodate???
Not the whole world. Trust me. I wouldn't even holiday in that third world country.
No We can't accomodate the whole world legal or illegal
GOD created the entire world
not for all of us living in the
United States off of hardworking taxpaying
Ameican Citizens
Enough is Enough
No more. No more
@@sandraturner3838 so your god was thinking about tax payers when he created the world? Ok!
Not the whole world. All of us who value universal healthcare can't be bothered.
@@tamvee GOD died for you and the entire world 🌎 not just taxpayers because when you die trust me you will see your creator whom you're mocking foolishly because GOD said All tongues show confess he's GOD And All knees shall bow including you wise guy
You're going on like taxpayers is the oy people and reasons Jesus Christ gave his life died on the ✝️ and rose on the 3rd day and he's getting ready to ascend and judge this entire world 🌎 and there's people with far less in other parts of the world 🌎 than the U.S. So U need to start putting your foot in your mouth
About taxpayers issues
You can't blame GOD for the ignorance of mankind misuse of money and taxes by the rich and the elites that will die
and take nothing with them and taxpayers money degrees status or color will not count toward them getting in Heaven And you need to form a relationship with GOD now read your Bible and get in a good Christian Bible based church who believes in GOD who gave us His Only begotten Son who died in all your taxpayers places for their Sins Sins Sins Sins And He had A choice to not take the ultimate punishment for this Wicked And World full of Immoralities
I feel very sorry for you to be this negative and ignorant about GOD'S existence and value your life very little
Drugs Marijuana in all forms pills strong alcohol that makes you drunk with a splitting headaches and nausea isn't an everlasting lifestyle but will destroy your health if you live passed 40
As a person waiting for a permanent residency after working my way through it for 9 years these people are annoying. Only thing I did was to qualify myself and I will be a doctor next year. Oh well.
Thank you for doing it right..you should be here there is plenty of room and you are welcome here!!
But Canada is in America. America is a whole continent. Some people forgot to go there geography class.
Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Guatemala, Venezuela is also America.
South, North, Central America
Exactly! America is a continent NOT a country. North America, Central America, and South America.
Everyone knows that, it's just that the US has been called 'America" for such a long time by many. I personally say," the US, or the states."
16:48 That’s why she “helps people”....her 689th cigarette of the day....
🙏😘
You read my mind...
The Solution? Have a country like North Korea in between.
Lmao .... no joke that'd do it!! No disrespect intended to anyone!!
But you are all democrats
Africans should not be strangers to chaotic taxis.....
Canada should build a wall. bwahahahahahahaha
Bahahahahaha I was thinking the exact same thing 😂😂😂
Canada welcomes 300k every year ...government target . Justin the Great
How could Justin's minstrel show continue without it?
I have question
If they don't have any criminal record will they be given permanent asylum thanks ?
i would also go to Canada rather than USA
Bye bye!
Yay!!!!!
Horrible smokers voice...16:48
let the taxi drivers charge what they want. instead go after them for aiding and abetting the crime of illegal border crossing
"bye Felicia" you won't be missed.
Who her you mean?
LEAVE!🤣 I LOVE IT!👏 LOLOLOLOL 🖐BYE🖐FELICIA!!!🖐
Wake up and smell the coffee. CHECK MATE!!!
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Damn them detention centre must be over flowing ! Soooooo many people ! 😱
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just wanna ask because im here now in usa and i did not yet process my assylum .can i go to the border at sweetgrass to enter canado to seek assylum?my mom live in canada edmonton
It's very clear on website of bridges not boarders that if you have blood relative in canada you can go and claim asylum. Your mother need to be at the boarder otherwise to receive you and you mother should have any proof that your blood relative
The video title needs refinement and add the word 'ILLEGAL'. There is no need to go to Canada and be arrested when you are already in the US illegally. I understand the plight of these people but immigration laws are there for a reason and must be upheld. If violators are tolerated, it is like opening the borders and let anyone come in. That is not right and outright dangerous.
I know a few Salvavadorians and people from Honduras that migrated to Canada illegally and they love it there
@Jago They won't if they don't reject people from El Salvador and Honduras why would they reject you ? Makes no sense lifes a risk if its bad for you in Europe take the risk and make the trip Happiness awaits you in Canada my friend .
Bye
Please let them in please! Canada has NO borders like America does!!!
Flotsam and Jetsam
Thank you for posting this story . I had no idea.
Did you have any idea about this truth?
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@@fidlaf1 hmmm. Eye-opener. Some I was aware of, others not. Thanks. I downloaded.
wow what a deep raspy manly voice
What happened to the second part that was suppose to have came out in June I think?
HEY CANADA: I KNOW HOW TO COME INTO CANADA NOW. THANKS CANADAWELL DONE 👍👍
I honestly feel real bad about homeless immigrants and i wish they find a good life , but with out thinking blame trump on the minds of most immigrant is foolish and false .
They must blame their own corrupt presidents in their own native countries who make their countries very poor. That's why people fled.
Shouldn't blame Trump, blame those invisible monsters who happen to tell him what to do & say. If you think he is his own boss you are truly delusional!!!!
Feel bad for the ones that are already here, not to mention our homeless vets.
I think its more than fair to blame tRump. I live in Southeast Kentucky, most of my adult life. Happily in fact until that vile excuse for a human troll become president. In fact had we had the money, we would have loved to move to Canada or Mexico for many reasons. Including living where they have fair laws for those of us in crippling pain as well as the embarrassment of having him of all people as President.
😓
This people don't think about the consequences and karma. Karma is real. Breaking the law is wrong. There's no right about it. Sad, they still choose bad choices.
I’m Trans 🏳️⚧️ I just want a better quality of life something I can’t get in the states
shall we go...I'm ready
God Bless all these people!