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Canada shut its land border to asylum seekers. More refugees came anyway

Despite Canada's deal to reduce the number of asylum seekers entering from the U.S., the overall number of people filing refugee claims in Canada has actually increased. Many now come by air or sneak across the border and hide until they can apply for asylum without fear of being sent back.
Asylum seekers are drawn to Canada's reputation for swifter processing and greater acceptance of asylum applications compared to the U.S. The expanded Safe Third Country Agreement led to a decrease in people intercepted at informal crossings but an overall surge in asylum seekers entering the country.
The higher numbers of refugee claims are being driven by more people filing at airports or local immigration offices. Canada is seen as offering safe harbor while pressures of war, climate change, and human rights violations force a greater number to flee. Some individuals are hoping to skirt the agreement with the U.S. By crossing undetected and hiding with a smuggler's help.

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Canada shut its land border to asylum seekers. More refugees came anyway

A deal Canada struck this year to stem the flow of asylum seekers entering from the U.S. was, at first glance, a quick success: Within days, the number of people caught at unofficial crossings along the border dwindled to a trickle. But five months later, the overall number of people filing refugee claims in Canada has risen instead of falling.

9 months ago·Canada

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Reuters

Canada shut its land border to asylum seekers. More refugees came anyway

Many now come by air, while others sneak across the border and hide until they can apply for asylum without fear of being sent back. The numbers show how hard it is to shut the door on desperate people.

9 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Star Kuala Lumpur

Canada shut its land border to asylum seekers. More refugees came anyway

TORONTO (Reuters) - A deal Canada struck this year to stem the flow of asylum seekers entering from the U.S. was, at first glance, a quick success: Within days, the number of people caught at unofficial crossings along the border dwindled to a trickle. Read full story

9 months ago·Malaysia

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South China Morning Post

Canada shut its border to asylum seekers, but more refugees are coming

The nation aims to bring in 500,000 new residents in 2025 to deal with a labour shortage, but discourages applying for asylum after an agreement with the US.

9 months ago·Hong Kong

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The Straits Times

Canada shut its land border to asylum seekers. More refugees came anyway

9 months ago·Singapore

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Gold Coast Bulletin

Refugee claims rise in Canada despite border closures

Months after Canada struck a deal to stem the flow of asylum seekers from the U.S., the overall number of people filing refugee claims has risen instead of falling. Emma Jehle has more.

9 months ago·Southport, Australia

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