Safe Third Country Agreement

• 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
  
• 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
  
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• 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
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• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Quebec premier ‘happy’ with Roxham Road closure

  As part of the new deal, Canada committed to accepting 15,000 immigrants from the Western Hemisphere. But François Legault insists Quebec has already carried its weight. 

  Politics

  Mar 24
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• A major Canada-U.S. border rule change is now in effect

  Canada has also agreed to welcome an additional 15,000 migrants from the Western Hemisphere over the next year as part of the agreement.

  Politics

  Mar 24
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• At Roxham Road, migrants reach uncertain ends to harrowing journeys: ‘They’re scared’

  As the influx of irregular crossings into Canada becomes a political lightning rod, Global News spoke with migrants and those who help them on the final leg of their journey.

  Canada

  Mar 23