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Canada deported over 3,000 Indians in six months

Canada deported over 3,000 Indians in six months
Canada deported over 3,000 Indians in 6 months, twice the US figure · indianexpress.com

Canada is sending some people back to their home countries if they stay longer than allowed or break immigration rules.

In the first six months of 2026, Canada sent more than 3,000 people from India back to India.

That is almost as many as they sent in all of last year.

In 2025, Canada removed 3,779 people from India, which was the most in recent years.

Indian people also make up the biggest group of people waiting to be removed from Canada.

If Canada keeps going at this speed, 2026 might break the record.

The Canadian government is making its immigration rules stricter.

It is also reducing the number of temporary residents, like foreign workers and international students.

This is part of Canada's plan to make sure everyone follows the rules about staying in the country.

Key facts

Indians removed Jan-Jun 2026
3,323
Indians removed in 2025
3,779 (highest in 2020-25)
2026 H1 as share of 2025 total
Nearly 88%
Largest removal inventory group
Indian nationals
Data source
PTI, citing CBSA agency data
Policy context
Tightening immigration control; action against overstays and non-compliance
Temporary residents being reduced
Foreign workers and international students

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