September 18, 2018 - 3:15 PM
OTTAWA - Canada began to experience an influx of irregular migrants in early 2017, when people began crossing into the country through unofficial pathways. Here are some key statistics about how this year's numbers compare with last year:
3,381: Irregular migrants that arrived in July and August 2018
8,846: Number that arrived in the same period last year
14,125: Irregular migrants since the start of 2018
13,221: Number between January and August 2017
34,713: Irregular migrants since January 2017
4,937: Refugee claims from irregular migrants that have been finalized
24,891: Refugee claims still pending
2,344: Successful refugee claims
1,855: Claims rejected
19.8: Percentage of irregular refugee claims that have been processed
(Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada)
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