Canada’s refugee protection system continues to experience significant strain in 2025, with July marking the highest monthly intake at 11,163 new claims — a 36.7% increase from June. Despite processing 7,464 cases, the backlog has swelled to 291,975 pending claims. This troubling trend coincides with a rise in refugee appeals, which reached 1,080 new filings in July, while immigration appeals surged to 531—the highest monthly total this year. Officials attribute this unprecedented volume to global conflicts and climate displacement, raising concerns about processing capacity.
Canada’s refugee claims surge to record levels in July 2025 as immigration system faces mounting pressure
