Canada is reporting a record surge in asylum claims from US citizens, with lawyers noting an increasing number of transgender applicants citing fear of persecution and lack of protections at home.
According to data from Canada's Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB), 204 American citizens filed asylum claims in 2024, the highest total since 2019. The upward trend has continued into 2025, with 245 claims made in the first half of the year already surpassing the previous year's total.
