Canada
Canada
UNHCR works closely with the Canadian government to uphold a fair and efficient asylum system, ensuring asylum seekers have access to refugee status determination and accurate information.
Are you a refugee, asylum-seeker or stateless person looking for help? Visit the HELP site to find support and services from UNHCR.
Key statistics
571,450
people were under UNHCR’s mandate in Canada in 2024, including refugees, asylum-seekers, and stateless persons
269,502
are registered refugees by the end of 2024, reflecting its continued role as a key country of asylum in the Americas
6,864
people are stateless in Canada, highlighting protection needs for individuals without nationality
UNHCR works closely with the Government of Canada to uphold a fair and efficient asylum system, ensuring asylum seekers have access to refugee status determination procedures and accurate information. Amid record numbers of asylum claims – including many arriving through irregular routes – Canada continues to adapt its policies while maintaining strong resettlement and protection commitments.
These include its pledge to resettle 40,000 Afghans and the provision of temporary residence to over 600,000 Ukrainians. UNHCR supports the full utilization of Canada’s resettlement spaces and the expansion of complementary pathways, such as labour mobility and family reunification.
As a global leader in refugee protection, Canada plays a critical role in strengthening asylum systems, broadening access to education for refugees, and advancing international cooperation. UNHCR remains committed to working with Canada to address growing protection needs, enhance public awareness, and ensure durable solutions for displaced people worldwide.
Canada as a donor
Find out more about the funds raised by the government and private sector in Canada to support UNHCR.
Population and financial overview
Canada
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Populations
Population types
Population types
Note: The "Stateless" category does not include stateless people who are also in other categories, to avoid double counting. The total number of stateless, across all categories, is .
NB: 2025 figures are planning figures.
Source: UNHCR Refugee Data Finder for years until 2022, UNHCR planning figures (COMPASS) otherwise.
Population by country
Population by country
NB: 2025 figures are planning figures.
Source: UNHCR Refugee Data Finder for years until 2022, UNHCR planning figures (COMPASS) otherwise.
Population by origin
Population by origin
NB: 2025 figures are planning figures.
Source: UNHCR Refugee Data Finder for years until 2022, UNHCR planning figures (COMPASS) otherwise.
Financial
Budget and expenditure trend
Budget and expenditure trend
Source: 2025 budget was approved by ExCom in October 2024 while the 2024 budget figures include the latest supplementary appeals and are updated on a monthly basis.
Budget by pillar
Budget by pillar
Budget by objective
Budget by objective
Note: The table presents the budget for this operation broken down at the objective level. Resource allocation at the objective level is subject to change during the course of the year as the operational situation evolves and priorities shift. The current budget, reflected in the bottom line of this table, is updated on a monthly basis and is replaced by the final budget at year-end.
Expenditure by Outcome Area
Expenditure by Outcome Area
Budget by Impact Area
Budget by Impact Area
Source: 2023 budget as approved by the Executive Committee in October 2022.
2022 current budget as approved by the High Commissioner as of October 2022; pending presentation to the ExCom's Standing Committee.
Budget by Outcome and Enabling Areas
Budget by Outcome and Enabling Areas
Source: 2023 budget as approved by the Executive Committee in October 2022.
2022 current budget as approved by the High Commissioner as of October 2022; pending presentation to the ExCom's Standing Committee.
Budget by Impact Area
Budget by Impact Area
Source: 2024 budget and 2023 current budget are taken from the budget document approved by UNHCR's Executive Committee in October 2023.
Budget by Impact Area
Budget by Impact Area
Source: 2025 budget was approved by ExCom in October 2024 while the 2024 budget figures include the latest supplementary appeals and are updated on a monthly basis.
Budget by Outcome and Enabling Areas
Budget by Outcome and Enabling Areas
Source: 2025 budget was approved by ExCom in October 2024 while the 2024 budget figures include the latest supplementary appeals and are updated on a monthly basis.
Budget by Outcome and Enabling Areas
Budget by Outcome and Enabling Areas
Source: 2025 budget was approved by ExCom in October 2024 while the 2024 budget figures include the latest supplementary appeals and are updated on a monthly basis.
Budget by Impact Area
Budget by Impact Area
Budget by Outcome and Enabling Areas
Budget by Outcome and Enabling Areas
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Strategy - Country
Strategy
Office contact details
The UNHCR Representative in Canada
Street and mailing address:
280 Albert Street, Suite 401, KIP5G8 Ottawa, ON, Canada
Phone:
+1 613 232 09 09
Email:
[email protected]
Time zone:
GMT -5
Working hours
- Monday: 9:00 - 17:00
- Tuesday: 9:00 - 17:00
- Wednesday: 9:00 - 17:00
- Thursday: 9:00 - 17:00
- Friday: 9:00 - 17:00
- Saturday: closed
- Sunday: closed
