Ottawa: Immigration Minister Marc Miller stated that the federal government needs to strengthen efforts to prevent the misuse of visitor visas by people coming to Canada. He highlighted concerns about individuals using these visas to seek asylum or enter the U.S. instead of visiting Canada as intended. U.S. Customs and Border Protection reported a significant increase in encounters with migrants at the Canada-U.S. border, with many coming from India. Miller mentioned that future visa applicants from India may face more scrutiny due to a rising number of asylum claims that are not being approved. While he did not provide specific details on new measures, he confirmed that the government is exploring ways to enhance visa integrity. He also noted that social media has been used to promote illegal border crossings, which indicates a growing and sophisticated network of migration through Canada.