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Canada Sees Record High in Forcible Removals of Indian Nationals | AI News Digest

Published: October 20, 2025, 8:17 a.m. Politics Neutral

Political analysts have observed a notable spike in the number of Indian nationals being forcibly removed from Canada, with the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) reporting 1,891 deportations as of July 28, 2023. This figure is poised to surpass the 2022 record of 2,024 removals and marks a considerable rise from just 625 removals in 2019. The increase in deportations is attributed to several factors, including a heightened emphasis on swiftly removing foreign criminals and a growing wave of anti-immigration sentiment in the country. Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced intentions to bolster resources aimed at tracking down and deporting individuals who do not comply with immigration regulations. Currently, Indian nationals constitute the largest demographic among those facing deportation, followed by Mexicans and Colombians, reflecting a broader trend of intensified scrutiny surrounding immigration policies.

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