Canada on high alert for migrants who may flee US after Donald Trump's win
4 months ago

Canada on high alert for migrants who may flee US after Donald Trump's win

Hindustan Times  

Canadian authorities are on high alert, closely monitoring the US border in anticipation of a potential surge in migrants seeking asylum following Donald Trump's win in the US presidential election. because we know that Trump's stance on immigration might drive up illegal and irregular migration to Canada," a Royal Canadian Mounted Police spokesman, Sergeant Charles Poirier, told news agency AFP. Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland met with a group of ministers on Friday tasked with handling thorny issues that might emerge between Canada and the incoming Trump administration. Google searches on Immigration soar In Trump's first term from 2017 to 2021, tens of thousands of migrants, including Haitians stripped of US protections, fled to Canada.

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Illegal immigrant arrests at US-Mexico border fall below Trump-era figures
2 months, 1 week ago

Illegal immigrant arrests at US-Mexico border fall below Trump-era figures

India Today  

The number of migrants arrested illegally crossing the US-Mexico border in December was lower than when President-elect Donald Trump ended his first term in 2020, according to preliminary figures shared with Reuters, a relative calm that Trump could upend with sweeping changes. The number of migrants caught illegally crossing the border with Mexico rose to record highs during outgoing Democratic …

Canada unveils border security plan presented to Trump with focus on surveillance
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Canada unveils border security plan presented to Trump with focus on surveillance

India Today  

Four Canadian ministers publicly unveiled on Tuesday a border security plan they had privately presented to US President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration, with an emphasis on surveillance, intelligence and technology. Canadian ministers had an "encouraging" meeting with Trump's border czar Tom Homan, Public Safety, Finance and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc told reporters. LeBlanc and his colleagues announced on Tuesday …

Canada admits that people can simply ‘hop over’ its border with US as Trump demands crackdown
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Canada admits that people can simply ‘hop over’ its border with US as Trump demands crackdown

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Canadian authorities admitted that migrants can simply “hop over” the …

Canada promised Trump a border crackdown. Easier said than done.
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Canada promised Trump a border crackdown. Easier said than done.

Hindustan Times  

* Canada promised Trump a border crackdown. Advocates warn restrictions could put migrants at greater risk * Canada faces 'credibility challenge' on migration, Immigration Minister says By Anna Mehler Paperny SAINT-GEORGES-DE-CLARENCEVILLE, - Six Lego-like concrete blocks mark the end of a rural road at the U.S.-Canada border. "We have a very important activity to undertake to make sure that we …

Canada pulls refugee welcome mat, launches ads warning asylum claims hard
3 months, 1 week ago

Canada pulls refugee welcome mat, launches ads warning asylum claims hard

Hindustan Times  

* Canada pulls refugee welcome mat, launches ads warning asylum claims hard Canada launches global ad campaign in 11 languages * Campaign aims to combat misinformation about asylum process * Canada faces 260,000-claim refugee backlog, hints at fast-tracked refusals By Anna Mehler Paperny TORONTO, - Once presenting itself as one of the world's most welcoming countries to refugees and immigrants, …

‘22% of all illegal US-Canada border crossings by Indians’
3 months, 2 weeks ago

‘22% of all illegal US-Canada border crossings by Indians’

Hindustan Times  

Even as it has become a major bilateral issue between the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump and the Justin Trudeau government in Ottawa, the border between Canada and the United States has seen a surge in illegal immigration by Indian nationals in recent years, according to official data. According to data of encounters at the northern border from the …

Surge in illegal immigration by Indians at US-Canada border, over 40,000 caught this year
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Surge in illegal immigration by Indians at US-Canada border, over 40,000 caught this year

Hindustan Times  

Even as it has become a major bilateral issue between the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump and the government of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, the border between Canada and the United States has seen a surge in illegal immigration by Indian nationals into America in recent years. There has been an appreciable increase this year, with 43,764 Indians, close …

Canada to boost border security amid Trump tariff threat: What to know
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Canada to boost border security amid Trump tariff threat: What to know

Al Jazeera  

Rights advocates urge Canada to push back against US president-elect’s ‘inflamed, bullying narrative about the border’. Last year, the US and Canada expanded a decades-old agreement to give authorities the power to immediately expel asylum seekers who cross the nations’ shared border at unofficial points of entry. While most Canadian politicians have pushed back against the prospect of Trump’s 25-percent …

Canada in a quandary as more foreign students making a beeline for asylum
4 months ago

Canada in a quandary as more foreign students making a beeline for asylum

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: Amid diplomatic tensions with India, the Canadian government has maintained that a growing number of international students are claiming asylum in Canada and that the licensed immigration consultants are unethically advising students to claim asylum. The Canadian Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister Marc Miller has written to the president and chief executive officer of the College of Immigration and …

Canada on ‘high alert’ as Trudeau govt braces for possible influx of migrants from US
4 months ago

Canada on ‘high alert’ as Trudeau govt braces for possible influx of migrants from US

Live Mint  

Canada is on "high alert" with all eyes on the US border as the country is bracing for a possible influx of migrants from the United States. "We're on high alert," a Royal Canadian Mounted Police spokesman, Sergeant Charles Poirier, told AFP. On Friday, Canada’s Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland in Ottawa met with a group of ministers tasked with …

Canada on high alert for migrants who may flee US after Donald Trump's win
4 months ago

Canada on high alert for migrants who may flee US after Donald Trump's win

Hindustan Times  

Canadian authorities are on high alert, closely monitoring the US border in anticipation of a potential surge in migrants seeking asylum following Donald Trump's win in the US presidential election. because we know that Trump's stance on immigration might drive up illegal and irregular migration to Canada," a Royal Canadian Mounted Police spokesman, Sergeant Charles Poirier, told news agency AFP. …

Trump’s deportation plan a key focus for Canada’s Cabinet committee on US-Canada relations
4 months, 1 week ago

Trump’s deportation plan a key focus for Canada’s Cabinet committee on US-Canada relations

Associated Press  

TORONTO — President-elect Donald Trump’s promise to launch a mass deportation of millions of undocumented people is a top focus for Canada, its deputy prime minister said Friday, as the country plans to deal with a possible influx north. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau re-established a special Cabinet committee on Canada-U.S. relations to address his administration’s concerns about another Trump presidency …

Trump's victory makes migrants anxious, Canada braces for impact
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4 months, 1 week ago

Trump's victory makes migrants anxious, Canada braces for impact

Firstpost  

When Trump first came to power in 2017, thousands of asylum-seekers crossed into Canada between formal border crossings to file refugee claims – overwhelmingly at Roxham Road, near the Quebec-New York border FILE PHOTO: A young person waits with their families belongings after getting off a bus and waiting for a taxi to cross into Canada at Roxham Road, an …

Trump election win is 'worst case scenario' for America's liberal neighbor where cops are bracing for impact
4 months, 1 week ago

Trump election win is 'worst case scenario' for America's liberal neighbor where cops are bracing for impact

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump's election win could see a huge influx of illegal migrants into Canada as they flee the US for a state which previously vowed to welcome them. Canadian officials are worried Donald Trump's election will drive illegal migrants fleeing his harsh policies into their country 'Let's say we had 100 people per day entering across the border, then it's …

'People are going to try to do the impossible': Canada prepping for folks fleeing Trump
4 months, 1 week ago

'People are going to try to do the impossible': Canada prepping for folks fleeing Trump

Raw Story  

With Donald Trump headed back to the White House in January after defeating Vice President Kamala Harris on election day, authorities in Canada are expecting a wave of asylum-seekers. According to the report, "Canadian police and migrant aid groups are bracing for an influx of asylum-seekers fleeing President-elect Donald Trump's United States at the same time Canada deals with record …

Canadian police brace for 'worst-case s
4 months, 1 week ago

Canadian police brace for 'worst-case s

Hindustan Times  

By Anna Mehler Paperny Canadian police brace for 'worst-case s TORONTO, - Canadian police and migrant aid groups are bracing for an influx of asylum-seekers fleeing President-elect Donald Trump's United States at the same time Canada deals with record numbers of refugee claimants and is trying to bring in fewer immigrants. "Worst-case scenario would be people crossing in large numbers …

Canadian govt hints at big reforms in permanent residence immigration
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Canadian govt hints at big reforms in permanent residence immigration

Hindustan Times  

Toronto: As the Canadian Government examines the country’s intake of permanent residence, that category of immigrants could be subject to “real significant change.” Those changes will be announced later this fall, when the Government sets its targets for immigration. Real significant change.” Miller’s statement came hours after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced an overhaul of the temporary foreign workers programme, …

Canada weighs visa requirements for Mexican visitors turned migrants
1 year, 1 month ago

Canada weighs visa requirements for Mexican visitors turned migrants

Daily Mail  

Canada looks poised to shut the 'side door' into the US by finally imposing visa requirements on Mexicans flying into the country. 'We are very close to the breaking point due to the excessive number of asylum seekers arriving in Quebec month after month,' Quebec Premier François Legault wrote in a letter to Trudeau's government. In an interview with CBC, …

Will Canada FINALLY shut the migrant back door? Ottawa weighs forcing Mexican asylum seekers to have visas before they enter - to stop them flying in and sneaking across the US border
1 year, 1 month ago

Will Canada FINALLY shut the migrant back door? Ottawa weighs forcing Mexican asylum seekers to have visas before they enter - to stop them flying in and sneaking across the US border

Daily Mail  

Canada looks poised to shut the 'side door' into the US by finally imposing visa requirements on Mexicans flying into the country. America's northern border has seen a 550 percent surge in migrant apprehensions, with 6,925 in fiscal year 2023 Migrants are seen wading through deep snow along the U.S.-Canada border in a photo shared by the Border Patrol Shocking …

US-Canada migration deal could end walk-around crossings
1 year, 11 months ago

US-Canada migration deal could end walk-around crossings

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The immigration deal expected to …

US and Canada reach deal to turn back asylum seekers
1 year, 11 months ago

US and Canada reach deal to turn back asylum seekers

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Under the terms of the agreement reported by The New York Times, which comes …

Mexican asylum seekers set their sights north — on Canada
2 years, 3 months ago

Mexican asylum seekers set their sights north — on Canada

Associated Press  

MONTREAL — Pedro Meraz says living in Colima, Mexico, was like living in a war zone, with shootings, burning cars and dismembered bodies being left outside of schools. In Canada, claimants must meet the United Nations’ definition of a “convention refugee,” meaning they are outside of their home countries and have a well-founded fear that they would be persecuted if …

Canada to welcome 500,000 immigrants per year by 2025
2 years, 4 months ago

Canada to welcome 500,000 immigrants per year by 2025

The Hindu  

Canada has unveiled plans for a big increase in the number of immigrants entering the country, with a goal of seeing 500,000 people arrive each year by 2025 as it seeks to address a critical labor shortage. “We have not seen such a focus on economic migration as we’ve seen in this immigration levels plan.” The new plan envisions a …

More migrants seek asylum through reopened Canadian border
3 years, 1 month ago

More migrants seek asylum through reopened Canadian border

Associated Press  

CHAMPLAIN, N.Y. — Whenever a bus arrives at the Greyhound station in Plattsburgh, New York, a small band of taxi drivers waits to drive passengers on a half-hour trip to a snowy, dead-end road that turns to dirt near the Canadian border. “We have to run from our country.” Asylum-seekers on the Canadian border began appearing at Roxham Road around …

Canada aims to bring in over 1.2 million immigrants over 3 years
4 years, 4 months ago

Canada aims to bring in over 1.2 million immigrants over 3 years

Al Jazeera  

Canada plans to bring in more than 1.2 million new immigrants over the next three years, the federal immigration minister said on Friday, as the country tries to fill gaps in its labour market and boost the economy, both hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Many asylum seekers and refugees face poor working conditions, while several key industries in Canada, …

Trudeau Won't Visit Trump. Most Canadians Don't Want To Cross The Border Either
4 years, 8 months ago

Trudeau Won't Visit Trump. Most Canadians Don't Want To Cross The Border Either

NPR  

Trudeau Won't Visit Trump. Most Canadians Don't Want To Cross The Border Either Enlarge this image toggle caption David Kawai/Bloomberg via Getty Images David Kawai/Bloomberg via Getty Images When Prime Minister Justin Trudeau turned down an invitation to the White House this week, it sent a message in line with the current mood in Canada: This is not a good …

Ontario Officials Link About Half Of New COVID-19 Cases To U.S. Travel
4 years, 11 months ago

Ontario Officials Link About Half Of New COVID-19 Cases To U.S. Travel

Huff Post  

Brittany Greeson/The Washington Post via Getty Images The Ambassador Bridge connecting Windsor, Ont. “Basically, the numbers are going up very rapidly,” Dr. Barbara Yaffe, associate chief medical officer of health, told reporters at Queen’s Park. “I’m concerned about people coming from lots of places.” - Dr. Barbara Yaffe Public health officials are conducting detailed interviews with every individual diagnosed with …

Asylum seekers may face tougher hurdles to enter Canada
6 years, 10 months ago

Asylum seekers may face tougher hurdles to enter Canada

Al Jazeera  

Canada seeks to alter agreement with the US, which some fear could allow it to turn back thousands from the border. Montreal, Canada – Canadian and US officials have remained tight-lipped about possible plans to alter a bilateral agreement that would make it harder for asylum seekers to enter Canada from the United States. Before the STCA came into force …

Canada braced for new wave of asylum seekers from US
7 years, 3 months ago

Canada braced for new wave of asylum seekers from US

Al Jazeera  

Thousands have crossed into Canada from the US in search of asylum this year, a trend local groups say will continue. Asylum seekers already living in the US cannot make their claims for protection in Canada at a formal border crossing because of a bilateral agreement between the two countries, the Safe Third Country Agreement. “Under the law, anyone claiming …

Canada braced for new wave of asylum seekers from US
7 years, 3 months ago

Canada braced for new wave of asylum seekers from US

Al Jazeera  

Thousands have crossed into Canada from the US in search of asylum this year, a trend local groups say will continue. Asylum seekers already living in the US cannot make their claims for protection in Canada at a formal border crossing because of a bilateral agreement between the two countries, the Safe Third Country Agreement. “Under the law, anyone claiming …

Fearful of Trump’s America, asylum seekers from across the globe stream into Canada
7 years, 6 months ago

Fearful of Trump’s America, asylum seekers from across the globe stream into Canada

LA Times  

Michael Harvey, center, of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, stops a group of Haitians before they attempt to cross the border illegally. “We’re giving our country away to other people,” said Buddy Hampton, an 80-year-old drummer from Hemmingford, the community on the Canadian side of the border where most of the migrants are arriving. “You must follow the rules, and …

Asylum seekers from US surge into Canada
7 years, 10 months ago

Asylum seekers from US surge into Canada

Al Jazeera  

Canada is on track to see the highest number of asylum claims in six years following the election of US President Trump. Canadian authorities caught 887 asylum seekers crossing unlawfully into Canada from the United States in March, nearly three times the number in January. Canada is on track to see the highest number of asylum claims in six years, …

Canada to offer temporary residency to travellers stranded by Donald Trump's immigration ban
8 years, 1 month ago

Canada to offer temporary residency to travellers stranded by Donald Trump's immigration ban

ABC  

Canada will offer temporary residency to any travellers stranded by US President Donald Trump's orders temporarily barring people from seven Muslim-majority countries, a senior official says. Key points: Canada says only a small number of people trying to fly to US have been denied boarding Local and federal Canadian MPs condemn Donald Trump's ban Canadian technology company founders call for …

Justin Trudeau responds to Donald Trump’s immigration ban by saying refugees are welcome in Canada
8 years, 1 month ago

Justin Trudeau responds to Donald Trump’s immigration ban by saying refugees are welcome in Canada

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Justin Trudeau has responded …

Donald Trump hails immigration ban as passengers turned back from US-bound flights
8 years, 1 month ago

Donald Trump hails immigration ban as passengers turned back from US-bound flights

ABC  

President Donald Trump has said his sweeping ban on people from seven Muslim-majority nations entering the United States is working out well, with several travellers detained and others barred from boarding US-bound flights. Key points: Trump denies immigration halt is a Muslim ban Lawyers fielding calls from students and workers being denied entry Homeland Security confirms ban extends to green …

How to move to Canada: Immigration website crashes as Donald Trump becomes 45th US President
8 years, 4 months ago

How to move to Canada: Immigration website crashes as Donald Trump becomes 45th US President

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Canadian immigration site …

Canada's main immigration website crashes as Trump takes the lead
8 years, 4 months ago

Canada's main immigration website crashes as Trump takes the lead

Daily Mail  

Maybe some Americans were serious when they threatened they would move to Canada if Republican presidential candidate became successful in his often polarizing campaign for the White House. Canada's main immigration website appeared to suffer repeated outages on Tuesday night as Trump took the lead in several major states and his prospects for winning the U.S. presidency turned markedly higher. …

Canada - Immigration
25 years ago

Canada - Immigration

NPR  

Canada - Immigration NPR's Vicky O'Hara reports from Vancouver that the seizure of several boatloads of illegal Chinese immigrants in recent months has touched off a debate in Canada over the country's generous refugee policy. The boat people have sparked strong opposition among many Chinese-Canadians, most of whom went through proper channels, sometimes waiting for years, to get visas. Other …

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