A by-the-numbers look at irregular migrants arriving in Canada
OTTAWA — Canada began to experience an influx of irregular migrants in early 2017, when people began crossing into the country through unofficial pathways. Here are some key statistics about how this year’s numbers compare with last year:
3,381: Irregular migrants that arrived in July and August 2018
8,846: Number that arrived in the same period last year
14,125: Irregular migrants since the start of 2018