The European figures have been magnified somewhat by the movement of Roma people from the Czech Republic and Hungary. That started back in 1994, actually, and it has continued ever since. Thousands, I would guess close to 15,000 Roma people, have arrived in Canada. A very high percentage of them don't bother appearing before the refugee board, because their purpose in coming here is not to stay permanently; it's to stay and collect welfare and housing and enjoy the benefits of a welfare state that pays them much more than being on welfare in Hungary.
On May 3rd, 2012. See this statement in context.