Canadian authorities are preparing for a possible wave of asylum seekers at their southern border following Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential election victory in the U.S. Trump’s renewed promise to prioritize extensive deportations has raised concerns among undocumented individuals, many of whom may consider Canada as a safe refuge amid looming immigration crackdowns.
In recent days, searches about moving to Canada have surged on Google, signaling a potential migration trend. Canada’s border authorities, particularly the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), are on high alert and have intensified surveillance efforts, deploying additional resources, including cameras, drones, and sensors. The situation brings to mind similar events from Trump’s previous term, when thousands of Haitians and other migrants, fearing deportation, sought asylum in Canada.
Canada is not new to such scenarios, but the current pressures add to an already high number of refugee claims—approximately 20,000 filed in July alone, with over 250,000 still in processing. Canada’s Immigration Minister Marc Miller emphasized that authorities are actively planning for all possible outcomes to manage increased migration while maintaining national interests and public order.
