Number of People Seeking Asylum in Canada Dropped After Trump’s Election Win: Border Agency Data

A Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) patch is seen on the uniform of a CBSA officer in Calgary, Alta., on Aug. 1, 2019. The Canadian Press/Jeff McIntosh

The number of individuals seeking asylum in Canada since U.S. President Donald Trump took office has fallen, according to government data.

The RCMP previously warned of the possibility of an influx of refugees from the United States following Trump’s election win in November 2024, saying it was preparing to put extra resources at borders.