Quebec healthcare workers face deportation despite pandemic service

Many asylum seekers in Quebec, known as "guardian angels," who worked in health care during the COVID-19 pandemic now face deportation. Despite a federal program aimed at granting them permanent residency, thousands have been denied. Idriss Moussa Souni, a security guard, is among those affected. He has worked in a hospital for nearly seven years but was rejected for residency due to strict eligibility criteria. Others, like Didier, also face similar situations after contributing significantly during the pandemic. As of now, 380 applicants are still waiting for permanent residency, with many expressing feelings of abandonment. The process has been described as slow and complicated, leaving many in uncertainty about their future in Canada.