Safe Third Country Agreement
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Canada urged to suspend refugee pact with U.S. over persecution fearsThe Canadian Civil Liberties Association and other advocate groups are urging the federal government to immediately pause the Safe Third Country Agreement.CanadaFeb 21, 2025
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U.S. tightens rules for asylum seekers entering from CanadaThe change announced by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security means people entering the U.S. from Canada will now have four hours to consult with lawyers instead of 24 hours.CanadaAug 13, 2024
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Canada to welcome 11,000 migrants from the Americas starting this fall: ministerIn March this year, Canada had promised it would welcome 15,000 migrants from the western hemisphere. Two days later, the unofficial border crossing at Roxham Road was closed.CanadaOct 10, 2023
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Roxham Road: RCMP tear down last building at unofficial border crossingThe unofficial crossing was shut down in late March after the U.S. and Canada closed a long-standing loophole in the 2004 Safe Third Country Agreement.CanadaSep 25, 2023
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Months after closure of Quebec’s Roxham Road, more asylum seekers arriving by airThe number of people claiming asylum in Canada dropped sharply after its closure in March. The numbers have since been climbing back up with an increase in arrivals at airports.CanadaAug 11, 2023
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Winnipeg rally calls for repeal of Safe Third Country, despite Supreme Court rulingA rally at Central Park in Winnipeg on Monday took issue with the Safe Third Country Agreement between the U.S. and Canada, saying it can put the lives of refugees in danger.CanadaJun 19, 2023
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Safe Third Country Agreement is constitutional, Supreme Court rulesThe Safe Third Country Agreement, which came into effect in 2004, recognizes Canada and the U.S. as safe places for potential refugees to seek protection.CanadaJun 16, 2023
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Is the Safe Third Country deal constitutional? Canada’s Supreme Court to ruleThe Canadian Council for Refugees brought forward the case which is now before the nation's top court, arguing that the U.S. is not always a safe country for all refugees.CanadaJun 12, 2023
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Once-popular rural Quebec road for asylum seekers quiets down after U.S.-Canada dealOfficials say the massive wave of would-be refugees crossing into Canada has slowed since the end of March after a deal to turn away asylum seekers at unofficial border crossings.CanadaApr 6, 2023
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Advocates concerned about asylum seekers using dangerous paths after Roxham Road closureSince Saturday, those seeking refuge in Canada via the US, considered a safe country by Canada, are now cutting through the forest along the border to get into this country.CanadaMar 29, 2023
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