Unofficial Border Crossing
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Roxham Road: RCMP tear down last building at unofficial border crossingThe unofficial crossing was shut down in late March after the U.S. and Canada closed a long-standing loophole in the 2004 Safe Third Country Agreement.CanadaSep 25, 2023
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Advocates concerned about asylum seekers using dangerous paths after Roxham Road closureSince Saturday, those seeking refuge in Canada via the US, considered a safe country by Canada, are now cutting through the forest along the border to get into this country.CanadaMar 29, 2023
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Roxham Road: Asylum seekers, advocates scrambling for details in new border dealThe sudden closure of the unofficial border crossing at Roxham Road last week has community organizations and legal experts scrambling to obtain details.PoliticsMar 27, 2023
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Quebec premier pitches English Canada for closure of Roxham Road and transfer of migrantsThe influx of would-be refugees in Quebec has put significant strain on the housing, education and social services sectors, the government says.CanadaFeb 21, 2023
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‘Roxham Road! 60 dollars!’: Here’s how asylum seekers cross irregularly into CanadaIn December, a total of 4,689 migrants entered the country through Quebec's Roxham Road — more than all would-be refugees who arrived in Canada in 2021.CanadaFeb 12, 2023
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Quebec politicians call on Ottawa to address Roxham Road migrant crisisThe flow of asylum seekers in Quebec has been bolstered by the U.S., with the New York mayor admitting they're buying bus tickets for migrants to get to the Roxham Road crossing.PoliticsFeb 7, 2023
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Man who died near Quebec migrant crossing had been trying to enter U.S., police sayProvincial police say they launched a search for Richard on Dec. 27 but cancelled the notice two days later because they believed he had crossed the border.CannabisJan 6, 2023
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