Nigerian Immigrants in Canada Face Rent Crisis, Some Living in Cemeteries

Nigerian immigrants in Canada are grappling with a rent crisis, with some resorting to living in unconventional places like cemeteries due to soaring housing costs and homelessness issues. Reports highlight the extreme situations faced by Nigerian immigrants, particularly in major cities like Toronto and Ontario.
The Mayor of Granbi, Juli Bourdon, noted the visible increase in homelessness, emphasizing the dire circumstances some immigrants find themselves in due to Canada's severe rent crisis.
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