The policy divided refugee claimants based on where they were from. Refugee rights would be limited if on a list of 42 countries deemed safe – such as the United States and most of Europe. Continue reading
Trudeau and immigration officials continue to insist the system is just fine and that Conservatives are merely stoking fears for partisan gain. Continue reading
The number of asylum-seekers crossing the border “irregularly” into Canada has slowed compared to early last year. Continue reading
Seidu Mohammed said the new rules would not help asylum seekers and may put them in more danger. Continue reading
In the U.S., domestic violence is no longer grounds for asylum claims. Canada has moved to prevent people from making refugee claims in Canada if they have made similar claims in certain other countries, including the United States. Continue reading
A backlog of “legacy” refugee claims filed by applicants who have been waiting over seven years to find out if they can remain in Canada will soon be cleared, as Ottawa now turns its attention to an even bigger backlog of fresh asylum claims. Continue reading
President Donald Trump is proposing charging asylum-seekers a fee to process their applications as he continues to try to crack down on the surge of Central American migrants trying to cross into the U.S. Continue reading
William Barr on asylum seekers: “I conclude that such aliens remain ineligible for bond, whether they are arriving at the border or are apprehended in the United States.”. Continue reading
Regardless of how one feels about the issue of asylum seekers, this is not the right way to address it. Continue reading
Proposed changes to refugee laws would prevent asylum-seekers from making claims in Canada if they have made similar claims in certain other countries, including the United States. Continue reading