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Please note: this website was created in 2003 and there have been several changes in relevant Australian legislation since that time (probably Canadian too). The website is kept online as an overview of the situation at that time but has not and will not be updated. | |
Canadian Statistics |
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Of the 44,500 asylum applications received by Canada in 2001, Canadian authorities decided 22,887 refugee claims, and recognised 13,336 as refugees. The top ten source countries were: Canada granted protection to 97% of Afghan asylum applicants, 92% of Somali applicants, and 85% of Colombian applicants. Among the leading source countries Hungary and Mexico had the lowest approval rate at 27 and 28%. For further statistical data regarding Canadian refugee and asylum seeker applications and outcomes see: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees: Statistics US Committee for Refugees - World Refugee Survey 2002 Country Report: Canada
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see also: Australian Statistics |