The head of Canada’s refugee board has been given a car and chauffeur at a time his office is stretched trying to tackle a surge of asylum seekers entering from the U.S., the Star has learned. Richard Wex, who was appointed chair of the beleaguered Immigration and Refugee Board in July, is the first person in charge of the tribunal to be afforded the benefit — at a cost of $78,562 a year. Richard Wex is the first chair of the Immigration and Refugee Board ever granted a car — and chauffeur — at a cost of $78,562 a year. ( IMMIGRATION AND REFUGEE BOARD PHOTO )Critics suggest the money could be better used to hire another refugee judge. “Is that what (the funding) is supposed to be used for?” asked one disgruntled board staffer, referring to Wex’s car and chauffeur.

Source: thestar March 20, 2019 19:07 UTC