Safe Third Country Agreement

• Canada urged to suspend refugee pact with U.S. over persecution fears

  The Canadian Civil Liberties Association and other advocate groups are urging the federal government to immediately pause the Safe Third Country Agreement.

  Canada

  Feb 21
  
• U.S. tightens rules for asylum seekers entering from Canada

  The 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.

  Canada

  Aug 13, 2024
  
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• Canada to welcome 11,000 migrants from the Americas starting this fall: minister

  In 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.

  Canada

  Oct 10, 2023
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• Roxham Road: RCMP tear down last building at unofficial border crossing

  The 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.

  Canada

  Sep 25, 2023
• Months after closure of Quebec’s Roxham Road, more asylum seekers arriving by air

  The 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.

  Canada

  Aug 11, 2023
• Winnipeg rally calls for repeal of Safe Third Country, despite Supreme Court ruling

  A 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.

  Canada

  Jun 19, 2023
• Safe Third Country Agreement is constitutional, Supreme Court rules

  The 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.

  Canada

  Jun 16, 2023
• Is the Safe Third Country deal constitutional? Canada’s Supreme Court to rule

  The 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. 

  Canada

  Jun 12, 2023
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• Once-popular rural Quebec road for asylum seekers quiets down after U.S.-Canada deal

  Officials 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.

  Canada

  Apr 6, 2023
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• Advocates concerned about asylum seekers using dangerous paths after Roxham Road closure

  Since 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.

  Canada

  Mar 29, 2023