VAL-DAVID, August 22 2019 – A network of over 80 organizations opposed to the construction of a new prison for migrants in Laval kicked off a fall of action this Thursday with an information-picket at the headquarters of the project’s general contractor in Val David. Construction Tisseur Inc. was awarded the contract to oversee construction of the new prison in July. It began work on the site on August 5th, despite sustained opposition by organizations determined to block the project. Photos: https://www.facebook.com/mary.e.davis.50/media_set?set=a.10151312472944949&type=3 Video of the action: https://www.facebook.com/CiteSansFrontieres/videos/2432737270140248 “Let’s be clear – by agreeing to work on this project, Tisseur...

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On July 27th, migrant justice activists held a picnic on the site where the Canadian government proposes building a new prison for migrants in Laval. Surrounded by prisons, the event was a temporary occupation of the site; a transformation through poetry, painting, music, dance and laughter; an incitation to reclaim the site for community, to close prisons and open borders. Photos Sign (and circulate!) the statement against the new prison Background Media coverage of the fight against the new prison

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A press conference was held on Monday July 15th in Laval in response to the announcement of Construction Tisseur Inc, a small company based in Val-David, Québec, as general contractor for the new migrant prison in Laval. Construction on the prison can now be expected to begin any day. The press conference aimed to send a clear message to Yannick Tisseur, president of Construction Tisseur: this is not a neutral project. By accepting this contract, you are taking sides, helping to deprive people of their freedom and safety. You are positioning yourself on the side of a violent system...

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On June 5th, the City of Montréal announced the adoption of a new policy, “Access to Municipal Services without Fear.” Solidarity across Borders does not think that this policy will really benefit non-status people in Montreal nor that their lives will now be free from fear. The adoption of this policy is definitely a victory, because the city has at last been forced to recognize the existence of non-status people in our community. This results from tireless struggles led by the Non Status Women’s Collective and other community groups, and not any spontaneous concern for the safety of non-status...

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STATUS FOR ALL! BUILDING A SOLIDARITY CITY TOGETHER! Festive March (and picnic!): Bring your children June 16 2019 at 2:30 PM Parc Nelson Mandela (Métro Plamondon) Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/862684417413089/ As the Canadian and U.S. governments crack down on border crossings, as far-right, anti-immigrant sentiment rises to new heights here in Quebec, and as the City of Montreal continues to refuse to take action to support undocumented community members, Solidarity Across Borders invites you to take the streets with us for our annual festive and family-friendly March for Status for All, and to build a Solidarity City together! We demand...

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