Canada is experiencing a significant increase in deportations, reaching the highest levels seen since 2015. By November 19, 2024, nearly 7,300 individuals had been removed from the country, reflecting an 8.4% rise from the previous year.
This uptick coincides with the government’s efforts to tackle a growing backlog of refugee claims and an increase in foreign nationals pending deportation.
According to data reported by Immigration News Canada (INC) and obtained by Reuters, 7,300 people were deported from Canada between January and November 2024.
This figure indicates a rise from 2023 and marks a substantial 95% increase in removals compared to two years prior.
While the Canada Border Services Agency has not yet released comprehensive statistics for the entire year, current trends suggest that deportation numbers will continue to climb by year-end.
As of December 2024, a total of 485,359 individuals were identified for potential removal, with 120,273 in Ontario, 197,029 in Quebec, and 123,000 unassigned to a specific region.
Approximately 79% of deportations were aimed at failed refugee claimants, a rise from 75% in 2023 and 66% in 2022, highlighting a shift in enforcement priorities. Other deportations involved individuals overstaying visas or violating the conditions of their stay (11%), as well as those with criminal convictions (7%).
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