In 2023, Canada ranked as the fifth highest recipient country of asylum seekers.

A new global trends report released Thursday by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) says Canada received 146,800 new claims by asylum seekers in 2023, up from 94,000 the year before.&nbsp;

Only four countries were ahead of Canada: the United States (1.2 million), Germany (329,100), Egypt (183,100) and Spain (163,200).

Canada received 146,800 new claims by asylum seekers in 2023, up from 94,000 the year before.{ai:summary}Canada becomes fifth top destination for asylum seekers in 2023, receiving 146,800 new claims. UNHCR report highlights growing trend of people seeking refuge in the country. #foreignaffairs

Canada has become the fifth largest recipient country of asylum seekers

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