Managing Partner, Stephen Green shared his insights with The Globe and Mail on asylum claims following the FIFA World Cup, noting that the government did an effective job assessing visa applications, with refugee claims remaining low relative to the more than 26,000 visitor visas issued for the tournament.
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30 July 2026
World Cup Leads To 175 Asylum Claims From Visitors Who Arrived In Canada For Matches
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