Decrease in number of Asylum seekers illegally crossing into Canada in September

Government data shows that the number of asylum seekers walking across the U.S. border into Canada illegally dropped by more than two-thirds in September from August.

The decline, to 1,881 from 5,712, brings the total number of border-crossers so far this year to 15,102 – the vast majority entering the primarily French-speaking province of Quebec. The influx prompted the creation of a temporary tent encampment in Quebec and sparked a backlash from anti-migrant groups.

Immigration and Refugee Minister Ahmed Hussen said earlier this month the government has no plans to boost the refugee board’s resources.

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