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Canada Prepares Asylum Center Amid U.S. Policy Changes

1/25/2025

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In response to shifting U.S. immigration policies, the Canada Border Services Agency is set to establish a new processing center for asylum seekers near the Quebec-U.S. border. This facility, designed to house between 50 and 200 individuals, aims to prepare for a possible surge in claims, despite a current decline compared to last year.

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Story summary

In response to shifting U.S. immigration policies, the Canada Border Services Agency is set to establish a new processing center for asylum seekers near the Quebec-U.S. border. This facility, designed to house between 50 and 200 individuals, aims to prepare for a possible surge in claims, despite a current decline compared to last year.