Canada removals reached 12,491 during the first seven months of 2026, with Indian nationals accounting for 3,717 cases, according to the latest Canada Border Services Agency statistics.
The figure makes India the leading nationality in the agency’s enforced-removal data through July 31, ahead of Mexico’s 1,936 removals.
Indian nationals represented approximately 29.8% of all enforced removals recorded during the period. The data covers people removed under departure orders, exclusion orders and deportation orders.
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Canada Removals: India moves to the top of Canada’s removal list
The 3,717 removals involving Indian nationals are nearly twice the number recorded for Mexico, the second-ranked nationality.
The United States ranked third with 510 removals, followed by Colombia with 473 and Haiti with 414. Bangladesh, Nigeria, Türkiye and China each recorded between 230 and 269 removals during the same period.
All other nationalities combined accounted for 4,073 enforced removals, showing that CBSA enforcement continued to involve people from a broad range of countries.
The figures do not show why individual Indian nationals were removed. CBSA does not publish a nationality-by-inadmissibility breakdown in this dataset, so the numbers cannot be used to determine how many cases involved criminality, failed refugee claims, overstays or other grounds.
Indian removals are already close to the 2025 total
Canada removed 3,779 Indian nationals during the full 2025 calendar year. The 2026 total reached 3,717 by July 31, putting the year-to-date figure at about 98.4% of the previous year’s total.
India ranked second behind Mexico in the 2025 removal statistics. Mexico recorded 4,837 removals that year, while India recorded 3,779.
The latest figures therefore mark a change in the ranking, although the 2026 numbers remain partial and could change substantially during the final five months of the year.
More than 12,000 removals enforced by July
CBSA recorded 2,652 enforced removals in January, the highest monthly total reported through July. February was the lowest month, with 1,267 removals.
| Month | Enforced removals |
|---|---|
| January | 2,652 |
| February | 1,267 |
| March | 1,423 |
| April | 1,787 |
| May | 2,217 |
| June | 1,599 |
| July | 1,546 |
| Total through July 31 | 12,491 |
Deportation orders represented 7,333 of the removals, or approximately 58.7% of the total. Departure orders accounted for 2,618 cases, while exclusion orders accounted for 2,540.
In Canadian immigration law, “removal” is the broader term. A deportation order is only one of the three types of removal orders tracked by CBSA.
Nearly 45,000 cases remain in the removal pipeline
As of July 31, CBSA listed 44,781 people in its removal-in-progress inventory. These are cases that can currently be processed for removal, although practical barriers may remain.
India also ranked first in this inventory, with 8,817 Indian nationals listed. Mexico followed with 6,239 cases, while Nigeria had 2,264 and China had 1,867.
CBSA reported 452,178 cases in the not-yet-actionable inventory, 36,027 cases where removal was not currently possible and 34,039 wanted individuals whom the agency was working to locate.
The combined total across those four inventories was 567,025 cases. The inventories are not a prediction of future removals because cases can change status, be resolved through legal proceedings or become subject to travel-document and other operational barriers.
Most removals involved non-compliance categories
CBSA’s broader inadmissibility data shows that 10,050 of the 12,491 enforced removals involved non-compliance by refugee claimants, or approximately 80.4%.
A further 1,544 removals involved non-compliance by people who were not refugee claimants. These cases can include individuals who overstayed or breached the conditions of a work or study permit.
Criminality accounted for 746 removals, while misrepresentation accounted for 67. Another 84 cases fell within the agency’s other inadmissibility categories.
Those figures apply to all nationalities combined. CBSA does not provide a cross-tabulation showing the inadmissibility ground for each nationality.
CBSA reports 111 removals linked to extortion investigations
Separately, CBSA said on September 14 that a targeted enforcement initiative involving potential links to extortion networks had resulted in 111 removals as of September 3, according to the agency’s announcement.
The agency said 188 removal orders had been issued under various inadmissibility grounds. The cases were tracked across the Pacific, Prairie and Greater Toronto Area regions.
That initiative should not be combined with the 3,717 removals involving Indian nationals. CBSA’s extortion announcement did not identify the citizenship of the 111 people removed, and the initiative covers cases involving different inadmissibility grounds.
What the latest figures mean
The 2026 data shows that Canadian immigration enforcement remains at a historically high level following CBSA’s record 23,160 enforced removals in 2025.
However, the partial-year total of 12,491 should not be presented as evidence that 2026 will surpass the 2025 annual record. Five months of data remain, and monthly removal totals can vary because of court proceedings, travel-document availability and cooperation with foreign authorities.
For Indian nationals, the trend is clearer. The 2026 total had already nearly matched the full-year 2025 figure by July 31, while 8,817 additional Indian cases were listed as being in progress.
People facing removal proceedings should obtain case-specific advice from an immigration lawyer or a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant because the consequences depend on the type of order, the legal history of the case and any available appeal or risk-assessment process.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people did Canada remove in 2026 through July?
CBSA recorded 12,491 enforced immigration removals between January 1 and July 31, 2026.
Which nationality had the most removals from Canada in 2026?
Indian nationals ranked first, with 3,717 enforced removals through July 31, followed by Mexican nationals with 1,936.
Does every removal count as a deportation?
No. CBSA tracks departure orders, exclusion orders and deportation orders. Of the 12,491 removals recorded through July, 7,333 involved deportation orders.
How many Indian nationals were in Canada’s removal-in-progress inventory?
CBSA listed 8,817 Indian nationals in its removal-in-progress inventory as of July 31, 2026.
Why is Canada removing Indian nationals?
CBSA’s published data does not explain the reasons by nationality. Across all nationalities, most 2026 removals involved non-compliance by refugee claimants, while 746 cases involved criminality.
Fact-Checked: Key figures and legal distinctions were checked against CBSA’s official immigration removal statistics and its September 14, 2026 enforcement release. ([cbsa-asfc.gc.ca](https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/agency-agence/reports-rapports/security-securite/removals-renvois-eng.html?utm_source=openai))
Disclaimer: This article is for general information only and is not legal advice; people facing removal proceedings should consult a qualified Canadian immigration professional.