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Refugees in Canada

A former border crossing used by refugees walking from the United States to enter Canada at Emerson, Manitoba.

More US citizens — yes, citizens — are seeking refuge in Canada

Justice

The number of US citizens requesting asylum north of the border more than doubled between 2015 and 2016, from 80 to 187. Most of them were denied.

Afghan journalist Habib Zahori made a cold trek across the US-Canada border on foot and on bicycle. "I remember thinking, wishing, 'Oh God, please, please send someone to arrest me!’ "

Habib Zahori was scared to seek asylum in the US. So he pushed a rickety bicycle through snow to get to Canada.

Conflict
Jim Estil stands with a Syrian couple he's helped resettle in Guelf, Canada. They're pointing out the Danby Applicances logo on their microwave; Estil runs the Danby factory and the couple works there.

Meet the millionaire teaching Syrian refugees how to be Canadian, his way

Culture
An extreme case of frostbite suffered by a patient of Dr. Paul Caulford at the Canadian Centre for Refugee and Immigrant Healthcare

Refugees are freezing to flee the US for Canada

Conflict
A young Syrian refugee looks up as her father holds her and a Canadian flag at the as they arrive at Pearson Toronto International Airport in Mississauga, Ontario, Dec. 18, 2015.

Way more migrants are now sneaking across the US-Canada border

Development
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Tareq Hadhad

A Syrian family finds sweet success in Canada

Economics

They arrived in Nova Scotia with almost nothing but their chocolate recipes.

Tima Kurdi (middle), holds up her nephew Sherwan Kurdi as she welcomes her brother Mohammed Kurdi (R), and his family at Vancouver International airport in Vancouver, British Columbia, December 28, 2015.

When Canadian citizens sponsor Syrian refugees, things can get complicated

Conflict

Sponsors are ordinary Canadian citizens committed to do everything they can to help resettle the refugees — from providing financial support to offering practical support, like helping with groceries, doctor’s appointments and English lessons.

Hamzeh Mourad and his daughter, Houda. The Syrian family arrived in Canada last December with nothing but their clothes and $800.

Syrian refugees in Canada face their first month without state money

Conflict

In December 2015, the Canadian government started welcoming more than 35,000 Syrian refugees. Here’s how some of them are faring 12 months on.

Air Canada travelers wait at the check-in area in Montreal.

Why I’m actually moving to Canada

Culture

The United States, which gave refuge to my Kosovar wife, is no place for our future children.

Maple Match dating app connects Canadians and Americans.

Thinking about moving to Canada? Mais, non!

Election 2016

Thousands of Americans went searching for information on immigrating to Canada after the Trump victory on Tuesday. But moving north of the border is not as easy as brewing a pot of Tim Horton’s coffee.

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