In July, Townhall reported how Finland passed a temporary bill that will allow border agents to turn away asylum seekers at its border with Russia.
This move reportedly occurred after Finland accused Russia of “weaponizing” migration by encouraging migrants from Syria, Somalia, and other countries to cross the border. The two countries share 832 miles of border.
This, officials in Finland said, was retaliation for Finland joining NATO. NATO supports Ukraine against Russia.
Like Finland, as well as the United States, many countries are experiencing an influx of so-called “asylum seekers.” In many cases, these illegal aliens commit crimes in the countries they enter, among other issues. Some countries are taking steps to stop this.
This week, Reuters published a report revealing that Canada has essentially closed its doors to more temporary residents and visitors by rejecting more visas and turning away more foreigners at its border in recent years.
Government documents obtained by the outlet show that border guards have turned away more than 3,700 people per month on average this year. Reportedly, “migrants” have been blamed for the shortage and high prices of housing.
In addition, polls are showing that Canadians are becoming opposed to welcoming in so many newcomers (via Reuters):
In July, Canada refused entry to 5,853 foreign travellers, who were "allowed to leave," as Canada puts it, and who include students, workers and tourists, the most since at least January 2019, according to border agency data that has not been previously reported.
Border officers turned away 3,727 foreign travellers per month on average through the first seven months of 2024, an increase of 633 people or 20% from a year earlier.
Separately, officers deemed 285 visa-holders inadmissible in July, also the most in any month since at least January 2019, the data showed.
In a statement to the outlet, a Canada Border Services Agency spokesperson said changes in findings of inadmissibility can be caused by migration patterns or policy changes and are decided case by case. CBSA did not mention any specific policy changes.
"The CBSA's role, policy, and practice has always been to assess the admissibility of persons coming to Canada. This has not changed," the spokesperson said.
This week, Townhall covered how the Swanton Sector that connects Vermont to Quebec has seen more apprehensions in the last fiscal year than the previous 13 years combined.
Reportedly, this sector has seen 15,000 apprehensions in the 10 months of fiscal year 2024. This is the largest volume ever recorded by the sector. This figure is over 14,000 more than what was recorded in fiscal year 2021. Illegal aliens from 85 different countries have attempted to illegally cross here.