Newly released data from the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada reveals a significant decrease in new refugee protection claims.

The Refugee Protection Division recorded 2,863 new claims in May 2026. This number is a major drop from the 16,793 intake cases reported in May 2024.

Finalizations peaked in May 2026, with 8,977 cases completed, reducing the total pending claims to 286,970. Meanwhile, the Refugee Appeal Division saw a rise in pending appeals, which reached 5,499 cases by the end of May.

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