We have to close illegal border entries like Roxham Road in Quebec.

In 2019, Canada received 63,830 asylum applications from people who entered the country illegally or under false pretenses. We have to close illegal border entries like Roxham Road in Quebec.

63,830 asylum applications in 2019 represents a 16% jump from 2018 when 55,040 claims were filed, and 27% more than in 2017 when Canada received 50,390 refugee applications.