Canada and Mexico in Talks Over Rise in Asylum Claims: Immigration Minister

Regulations must be put in place to address an increase in the number of asylum claimants from Mexico seeking entry into Canada, some of which are “bad actors,” says Immigration Minister Marc Miller. “We certainly need to turn the screws a bit, whether it’s a quarter turn or full turn is something that’s still being determined, something I can’t share with you publicly,” Mr. Miller told reporters Jan. 22 during a Montreal press conference during a three-day cabinet retreat. Mr. Miller’s comments come as Ottawa holds diplomatic talks with Mexico to deal with the increase in asylum claims from that country. Canada has seen an increased volume of Mexican asylum seekers since the visa requirements to travel to Canada from Mexico were removed in 2016 as a part of a trade agreement with the country....