Canada’s immigration system processed a significant influx of asylum claims during the first quarter of 2025, with a total of 28,880 applications recorded across various entry points. Ontario led with 14,090 claims, followed by Quebec with 9,305 claims, marking a substantial increase in refugee protection requests. The data, collected through both the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), reflects a diverse distribution across provinces, with major urban centers handling the bulk of applications through air, land, and inland processing centers.
Canada records surge in asylum claims: Over 28,800 applications in Q1 2025
