COW – Student Asylum Claimants – May 28, 2026
- Our measures are working: student arrivals and asylum claims have both dropped significantly in 2026.
- Most international students come to Canada follow the rules.
- The share of students claiming asylum today remains small and continues to decline.
- Most claims involve permits issued years ago, before recent reforms to the International Student Program were introduced.
- Canada's asylum system remains rigorous. People found not to need protection are removed from Canada.
New ineligibility rules in C-12
- Canada is strengthening the integrity of its asylum system.
- New eligibility rules for claims made on or after June 3, 2025, help close loopholes and discourage misuse.
- These changes help keep the system fair, controlled and focused on people who genuinely need protection.
- The reforms also help Canada better manage pressures and respond to potential surges in claims.
