Canadian Council for Refugees v. Canada [Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship]

Date Announced:

July 22, 2020

Overview:

On July 22, 2020 the Federal Court ruled that sending refugee claimants back to the USA under the Safe Third Country Agreement violates their right to liberty and security protected by section 7 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The Court therefore determined that the Canadian legislation designating the US as a safe third country is of no force or effect. However, the Court ordered that its decision will only take effect after six months, in other words on January 22, 2021.

Departments and Agencies:

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

Type of Administrative Action:

  • Legislation and Regulations

    • Immigration Category:

    Refugee claimants

    Keywords:

    Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA) | United States

    Source Document(s):

    https://decisions.fct-cf.gc.ca/fc-cf/decisions/en/item/482757/index.do
    https://ccrweb.ca/en/safe-third-country

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