Canada Deports 3,323 Indians in First Half of 2026

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) attributed the increase to stricter enforcement of immigration rules, particularly targeting visa overstays and rejected asylum claims. The number represents a sharp rise compared to previous years, with the agency citing improved data sharing with airlines and more efficient processing of removal orders.

Most of those deported were individuals who had exhausted their legal appeals or had been ordered to leave after their refugee claims were denied. Others had overstayed their visitor or work permits, according to immigration officials.

The surge has raised concerns among Indian community organizations in Canada, who say many deportees face difficulties reintegrating into Indian society after years abroad. Some have called for more legal aid and pre-removal counseling to help affected individuals.

The CBSA said it prioritizes removals of individuals with criminal records or those deemed security risks, but the majority of the recent deportations were for non-criminal immigration violations. The agency expects the pace of removals to continue for the rest of the year, with a target of over 7,000 deportations to India by December.