In a unanimous decision, the top court ruled Friday that the Safe Third Country Agreement between Canada and the United States is constitutional, at least in part — a legal victory for the federal government as it seeks to continue the practice of returning refugees who have tried to cross into this country from the U.S.
So close to Canada, but stranded in Maine. After Roxham change, migrants are piling up in this small U.S. city
That prompted refugee groups to take the case to Canada's final court of appeal, which decided Friday that the existing agreement can be "tolerated." He said the government isn't opposed to asylum claims — Canada resettled more refugees than any other country last year. Ottawa just wants migrants to come through "normal pathways," he added.
"Closed borders kill people. It should be open to all people seeking safety," said Naqib Sarwary, an Afghan refugee who works with the human rights group.
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