Less than half the foreign nationals forced to leave Canada last year did so voluntarily and paid their own way home, according to data from the border services agency. The data, provided to CBC News from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), shows a similar pattern over the past six years. Sharry Aiken, an immigration law expert at Queen's University, said people subject to removal orders who don't leave voluntarily don't necessarily go underground or intentionally evade immigration authorities. She said Canada could follow the lead of other countries, including several in Europe, that offer generous repatriation allowances. Costly removalsAccording to CBSA, removal costs vary based on the country and transportation used.

Source: CBC News January 21, 2018 10:00 UTC