Canada Deports More People, Predominantly Those Rejected for Refugee Status
Canada deported more people last year than at any point since at least 2015, overwhelmingly deporting people whose refugee claims were rejected, data obtained by Reuters showed. About 79% of those deported last year through November 19 were failed refugee claimants, a significant increase from previous years. The government has budgeted more money for deportations this year, despite concerns from refugee lawyers that people can be deported while still appealing decisions about the risk they face if returned to their home countries.
- This surge in deportations highlights the tension between Canada's commitment to protecting refugees and its need to address the backlog of immigration claims, raising questions about how these competing priorities will be balanced in the years ahead.
- As Canada continues to deport more people, it remains to be seen whether the government's tough stance on migration will ultimately lead to a more secure border or further strain on an already overwhelmed asylum system.