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Arrests and detentions of Canadians in U.S. spiked last year, report shows

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Robertson, D. (2026, October 8). Arrests and detentions of Canadians in U.S. spiked last year, report shows. The Globe and Mail. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-arrests-of-canadians-in-us-spiked-last-year/

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Global Affairs Canada reports a 60% increase in arrest and detention cases involving Canadian citizens between April 2025 and March 2026, despite a 25% decrease in visits to the U.S. The report notes an overall one-fifth increase in arrests globally for Canadians, including a threefold rise in Thailand. While no specific cause is provided, the report mentions increased immigration raids under President Trump and reports of uncomfortable questioning at U.S. borders.

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Global Affairs Canada reported a significant rise in arrests and detentions of Canadian citizens, increasing by 60% between April 2025 and March 2026, despite a 25% decline in visits to the U.S. The report does not offer an explanation for this surge but notes that U.S. President Donald Trump's expansion of immigration raids could be contributing to the issue. Additionally, Canadians have reported facing more intrusive questioning from U.S. border officials. Notably, there was also a threefold increase in arrests involving Canadians in Thailand, adding to the global complexity of consular cases. The department has been warning about the growing number and intricacy of these incidents due to wars and natural disasters, making management more challenging and costly. Moreover, the report highlights an uptick in voluntary registrations by Canadians when traveling abroad, aiding Ottawa in providing safety advice and coordinating evacuations better.

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Global Affairs Canada says the number of arrest and detention cases involving Canadians citizens has jumped 60 per cent. asserted

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The department’s annual report on consular cases, published today, tracks an increase in arrests between April, 2025 and March, 2026, despite a 25 per cent decline in visits by Canadians to the U.S. The report does not explain what caused the increase, though U.S. President Donald Trump has expanded immigration raids and Canadians have reported facing uncomfortable questions from U.S. border officials. asserted

Canadians → publish → officials

Overall, the report tracks a one-fifth increase in the number of arrests of Canadians around the world, including a threefold increase in the number of arrests in Thailand. asserted

report → track → Thailand

Global Affairs Canada has warned in recent years that the growing frequency of wars and natural disasters is resulting in more consular cases that are more complex and expensive to manage. asserted

that → warn → cases

The data also shows an increase in the number of Canadians voluntarily registering with the department when they go abroad, which helps Ottawa send safety advice and co-ordinate evacuations. asserted

Ottawa → show → evacuations

Arrests and detentions of Canadians in U.S. spiked last year, report shows

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