unanimously backed a call to make London a so-called sanctuary city, prompted by U.S. President Donald Trump’s ban on refugees from seven predominately Muslim countries. “Anyone who comes to London as a refugee should be welcomed to our city and access all services. “My concern is, what is a sanctuary city? “With this motion, it’s my intention that the City of London officially (become) a sanctuary city where people can access municipal services without fear,” she said. Park’s motion asked city staff to do two things: — Work with a city hall diversity committee and come back to council with “the appropriate arrangements” for making London a sanctuary city.

Source: National Post January 31, 2017 15:35 UTC