Ottawa to appeal the decision on the Safe Third Country Agreement
The Federal Government confirmed it is appealing a court ruling that declared the Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA) unconstitutional. This was said by Public Safety Minister Bill Blair. Under the STCA, which took effect in 2004, Canada and the United States recognize each other as safe places for potential asylum seekers. In turn, STCA allows both governments to turn back refuge claimants who arrive at the border, stating that the asylum claim must be done in the first safe country entered. Regardless of the appeal, the STCA is set to remain in place until mid-January.
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