Safe Third Country Agreement is constitutional, Supreme Court rules

Amnesty International has said the updated agreement creates an even more dangerous and unfair situation for people seeking asylum in Canada


The Supreme Court of Canada on Friday said the Safe Third Country Agreement between Canada and the United States is constitutional.

The Supreme Court in its decision noted that the agreement does not violate Section 7 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom – the right to life, liberty and security of a person. ---More...

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