According to the 2023 Asylum Claims Global Trends report by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Canada ranks fifth worldwide in terms of asylum claims. With a staggering 146,800 claims out of a global total of 3.6 million, Canada continues to play a pivotal role in offering refuge […]

On World Refugee Day, Canadian ministers, including Immigration Minister Marc Miller, took a powerful stand in solidarity with global refugees. The ministers emphasized the urgent need for action as the world faces a significant increase in the refugee population, which has tripled over the last decade. Canada’s Commitment to Resettlement […]

Asylum seekers receive $224 daily for food and accommodation during application processing . Canada is currently navigating a significant financial challenge due to the record number of asylum claimants entering the country. The cost of providing basic necessities for these claimants stands at approximately $224 per day per individual, covering […]

On December 15, 2023, Canada enhanced commitments and collaborations at the Global Refugee Forum. Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), attended the Global Refugee Forum in Geneva, endorsing pledges for global refugee solutions. He announced $21 million for the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to aid […]

On November 28, 2023, the Canadian government made an update regarding the Afghan refugees arriving in the country. The last update shows Canada has accepted 2,490 Afghan refugees since October 30, 2023.  As of now, Canada has welcomed a total of 42,905 Afghan refugees. Canada received 20,445 Afghans and their […]

Facing increased asylum claims and shelter pressure, Canada announced a $7 million investment for a new reception center in the Peel Region. Operated in partnership with community organizations, this center will offer services and additional shelter for asylum claimants.  The government has provided nearly $700 million to provinces and municipalities […]

On November 6, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) expanded the Permanent Residence Portal to private refugee sponsors, with government-assisted partners to follow, offering a convenient, secure, and efficient application process.  Immediate application confirmations will eliminate email delays and expedite the application process. The Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) […]

On October 25, 2023, the Government of Canada updated instructions for biometrics collection. The Government collects the following biometrics from applicants:  biographic data,  ten fingerprints, and  a photograph.  This information is taken at a service point chosen by the applicant on behalf of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). It […]

Why are there still increasing numbers of asylum claims in Canada? In March, Roxham Road, a pathway used by many asylum seekers to enter Canada, had been closed. However, Canada has still processed over 80,000 asylum applications this year.  This is partly due to expedited visa processing and more straightforward […]

Ottawa introduced a new refugee claim portal Ottawa, September 13, 2022; The Canadian government has made significant efforts to improve client services, including increasing the efficiency and capacity of the government’s asylum system. Individuals in Canada who wish to file a refugee claim can do so online through the new […]