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There are several prevailing myths, pushed by leftist politicians and the mainstream media, about the tens of thousands of foreigners illegally crossing into Canada from upstate New York.

We’re told these people are refugees, fleeing war, terrorism and persecution. We’re told that crossing the border illegally — where there are large signs saying “it is illegal to cross the border here” — isn’t really illegal, because refugees are excused from our laws given their extraordinary circumstances.

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We’re told these asylum seekers are desperate, and grateful for the very opportunity to be in a safe and free country like Canada.

And, we’re told that refugees are good for the Canadian economy; that most refugees eventually contribute more than they receive in handouts and freebies.

But then we see headlines like the following, buried in CBC’s local Quebec coverage, that bust the narrative and show a different side of the situation.