AJAs 2017 Finalists
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| Slug/Label | Asylum seekers |
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| Date Aired or Published | May 8, 2023 |
| Media outlet where first aired or published: | CBC New Brunswick |
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| If co-produced, list partner: | Pierre Fournier (videographer/editor) |
| Location: | Moncton, New Brunswick |
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| Running time (TV/Radio): | 6:21 |
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Short explanation of the story and how it developed: This in-depth story on migrants who entered Canada at Roxham Road sheds light on their reality in Moncton: minimal legal aid, language barriers and few resources. After hearing more than 200 asylum seekers had been bused to New Brunswick from an overwhelmed Quebec, I worked with volunteer community groups to meet some of them and hear their stories. My reporting helped amplify the voices of people we had not heard from and brought attention to the lack of resources in New Brunswick for welcoming refugee claimants in large numbers. |
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Resources of the newsroom (money and time) available to complete the story: This story took several weeks to complete. While I shot some portions myself as a videojournalist, I worked closely with videographer Pierre Fournier on the piece. He shot most of the story and did the final edit. I also worked with a senior producer on improving my script. In addition, we had the support of some Spanish-speaking colleagues at other CBC stations who kindly helped with translation and voiceover of the Spanish-language interviews. |
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