He also called for a cap on asylum seekers to manage the growing backlog of refugee claims. “I love real refugees,” Poilievre said, “but I have no time for people who lie to come into our country.”
With nearly 250,000 refugee claims in process as of September 2024, Poilievre expressed concern that fraudulent claims were slowing the system. His remarks come as Canada prepares for potential border security challenges with the new U.S. administration.
Poilievre’s comments come as the Canada-U.S. relationship faces growing tensions, especially with Trump’s upcoming presidency. The incoming U.S. leader has repeatedly expressed concerns over border security, particularly around the flow of illegal drugs such as fentanyl and asylum seekers.
Trump has threatened to impose a 25 percent tariff on imports from both Canada and Mexico unless these issues are addressed.
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