Canada's refugee protection claims reach nearly 300,000 pending cases as the immigration system faces growing pressure

The Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada has released the latest monthly statistics, revealing that pending refugee protection claims hit 298,588 cases by October 2025. This represents a steady climb from 139,540 pending cases in October 2023, marking a significant increase in backlog over the two-year period. While monthly intake has fluctuated between roughly 7,500 and 19,800 new claims, finalizations have consistently lagged, averaging around 6,500 decisions per month. The data, published on the IRB's statistics portal, also shows growth in both refugee and immigration appeals, with pending refugee appeals reaching nearly 4,000.

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