Canada is preparing for a possible influx of asylum seekers from the United States as Donald Trump returns to the White House with promises of mass deportations. The country is already grappling with a substantial backlog of asylum cases, which could worsen if Trump follows through on his plans.
On International Migrants Day, December 18th, protesters gathered at the San Ysidro border crossing in Tijuana to oppose then-president-elect Donald Trump 's proposed immigration crackdowns. Canada experienced a surge in asylum claims during Trump's previous presidency and could see another increase if he follows through on his threat of mass deportations.
Immigration experts warn that a backlog of 267,000 cases at the Canadian Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB), already four times higher than two years ago, risks growing further if a predicted influx of asylum seekers cross the border from the U.S. after Trump's return to the White House. The IRB's backlog means refugee claimants face waits of almost four years for their cases to be decided, creating hardship and uncertainty. Immigration lawyers assert that the problem will persist unless Ottawa provides the tribunal with additional resources. Trump's threats have sparked concerns among Canadian Members of Parliament and premiers that many targeted migrants might attempt to enter Canada illegally and seek asylum. The number of individuals seeking refuge in Canada, either by crossing the border illegally or through official channels like border posts or airports, has significantly risen over the past decade. Ten years ago, there were about 7,000 pending cases before the board
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