Asylum Claims Double at Quebec Border Amid Policy Shifts

Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 1:21 pm more...

Border officials report a sharp doubling in asylum claims at Quebec crossings—most notably at Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle—as changes in immigration policies under the Trump administration tighten legal protections for migrants. The surge has prompted increased scrutiny and underscored challenges in border management.

theglobeandmail.com / Asylum claims at Quebec border crossing doubled between March and April

ledevoir.com / En avril, les demandes d’asile à Lacolle étaient au plus haut depuis la fin du chemin Roxham

lapresse.ca / Les demandes d’asile ont doublé au poste frontalier de Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle

thestar.com / Asylum claims at Quebec border crossing doubled between March and April

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