<p>The federal government is on the verge of phasing out a program that sees asylum seekers stay in hotels on Ottawa’s dime. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has said that funding will end in September.</p>

Federally funded hotels "were always a temporary measure to support local shelter systems," spokesperson says.{ai:summary}<p>The federal government plans to end a program that has provided hotel accommodations for asylum seekers, with funding from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada set to cease in September. This decision may impact the living conditions of those seeking refuge in Canada. #illegals</p>

Ottawa ends funding for asylum seekers' hotel rooms after seven years, $1.2 billion

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