IOW refugees who entered from the US aren’t allowed to make claims. (An exception exists for refugees who manage to get into Canada while evading detection and only apply after two weeks, IIRC.) So instead of making it easier, they made it harder. And keep in mind this is Canada, which already allows you apply for visitor permits, student permits, work permits, and even permanent residence/express entry online!
I know less about Sweden.
For Canada, it was a very significant issue though, to the point that this got enacted: https://cgrs.uclawsf.edu/news/canada-upholds-safe-third-country-agreement-us
IOW refugees who entered from the US aren’t allowed to make claims. (An exception exists for refugees who manage to get into Canada while evading detection and only apply after two weeks, IIRC.) So instead of making it easier, they made it harder. And keep in mind this is Canada, which already allows you apply for visitor permits, student permits, work permits, and even permanent residence/express entry online!
In fact as per https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/refugees/asylum/claim-protection-inside-canada/apply.html you can already apply online for refugee status in Canada - provided you are physically in Canada when you apply.