New federal statistics show that Canada refugee claims decline in January 2026, with 6,456 new refugee protection claims recorded while 6,663 cases were finalized, slightly reducing the pending caseload to 299,960. Although the backlog remains substantial, the stabilization suggests that processing capacity improvements may be beginning to balance intake levels. At ImmigCanada immigration consulting services, our...
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Refugee Protection Claims in Canada Continue to Rise as IRB Backlogs Reach New Highs
Canada has always stood as a global leader in humanitarian protection and refugee support. Yet, as new data from the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada reveals, the country is now facing an unprecedented surge in refugee protection claims, appeals, and pending cases. The growing volume is reshaping how Canada manages asylum requests and highlights...

