Canada prepares asylum seeker center near U.S. border amid immigration tensions.

Canada is preparing a processing center for asylum seekers near the U.S. border in Quebec, as a precaution against a potential influx of refugees. The Canada Border Services Agency is looking to lease office space within 15 kilometers of the St-Bernard-de-Lacolle border crossing. This move follows Ottawa's $1.3 billion commitment to enhance border security, responding to U.S. President Donald Trump's threats related to immigration and tariffs. Despite these preparations, the number of asylum claims has dropped significantly from last year.

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