Canada Border Crossings

• Canada defends COVID-19 policy barring asylum seekers entering between border crossings

  The government says its policy is justified by the COVID-19 pandemic and the exemptions it has granted prove recourse is available.

  Canada

  Oct 28, 2021
  
• Communities say possible Canada-U.S. border reopening ‘overdue,’ but experts cautious

  Non-essential travel from the U.S. could potentially start by mid-August for fully vaccinated travellers, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told the country's premiers last night.

  Canada

  Jul 16, 2021
  
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• Irregular migrant claims drop to lowest levels since 2017, but backlogs remain

  Newly published federal data shows 1,019 irregular migrants were apprehended by the RCMP crossing into Canada between official border crossings last month.

  Canada

  Dec 17, 2018
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• Pamphlets circulating in Plattsburgh, NY, offer how-to instructions on border crossing

  The pamphlet is being circulated in bus stations and hotels in Plattsburgh, New York, a city that has become a final jumping-off point for people heading to the border.

  Politics

  May 24, 2018
• Irregular border crossings see slight increase in February

  The number of people crossing the Canada-U.S. border between legal checkpoints saw a slight increase in February, new numbers show, and Ottawa is still bracing for a possible spike as the weather warms this spring.

  Canada

  Mar 26, 2018
• Number of asylum claims down slightly in April

  The total number of would-by asylum seekers intercepted by the RCMP along Canada's land borders last month dropped slightly, compared to the highest number - nearly 900 people recorded in March.

  Canada

  May 15, 2017