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Canada Sees Surge in U.S. LGBTQ+ Refugee Claims

8/29/2025

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In the first half of 2025, Canada received 245 U.S. refugee claims, exceeding the total of 204 for all of 2024.
The increase is linked to political changes under President Trump, particularly affecting LGBTQ+ individuals seeking asylum.
U.S. claims remain a small portion of Canada's total refugee claims, which surpassed 55,000 during the same period.

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Story summary

In the first half of 2025, Canada received 245 U.S. refugee claims, exceeding the total of 204 for all of 2024.
The increase is linked to political changes under President Trump, particularly affecting LGBTQ+ individuals seeking asylum.
U.S. claims remain a small portion of Canada's total refugee claims, which surpassed 55,000 during the same period.