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Border crossings drop despite fears of post-Trump immigration surge

Fears of a surge in refugee claimants and illegal border crossings following the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump have not materialized, according to new federal data showing a sharp decline in attempted entries into Canada.

Blacklock’s Reporter says the Canada Border Services Agency reported 12,185 refugee claimants between January and April, down 50% from 24,445 in the same period last year.

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