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checked 2026-10-23 · Canada · national · Asylum and refugee protection

Claim refugee protection from inside Canada

How to make a refugee claim in Canada and what happens next.

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Canada · national · Asylum and refugee protection · checked 2026-10-23

Claim refugee protection from inside Canada

How to make a refugee claim in Canada and what happens next.

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How to make a refugee claim in Canada and what happens next.
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