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Facing reality: Canada and the challenge of refugee protection

The Carney Liberals have restricted access to asylum in Canada, reduced overseas refugee selection, paused private sponsorship, and further tightened admission of asylum seekers arriving via the United States.

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BY NINETTE KELLEY
December 29, 2025

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