An immigration crackdown south of the border is leading many Somalis to look for asylum in Manitoba, a Winnipeg refugee advocate says. Najib Warsame says Somali asylum claimants often spend months unable to work as they wait for their immmigration claims to be processed. "Despite the support, living conditions remain difficult," Warsame said, adding they also can't work while they wait for their immigration claims to be processed. Canada closing doors for asylum seekers: lawyerWinnipeg-based immigration lawyer Alastair Clarke said Canada has closed its doors for asylum claimants coming to the U.S. Clarke said he's received notice several of his client's asylum claims may be deemed ineligible because of the new law — including some from Somalia.

Source: CBC News April 07, 2026 16:43 UTC