Canada's Safe Third Country Policy Under Fire

Canada’s Safe Third Country Agreement is under fire as critics say it’s forcing asylum seekers into the U.S.—a country many argue isn’t safe. The policy requires migrants to claim asylum in the first country they reach, but those arriving from the U.S. are often sent back, even if they’re fleeing violence. One family, escaping gang terror, was told they’d be separated or returned to the U.S., where they face deportation—so they fled to Honduras and now live in hiding. Advocates and legal groups are challenging the agreement, citing unclear exemptions and limited officer discretion, while Canada’s government insists the U.S. meets safety standards. Despite a top court ruling upholding the deal, activists argue safety protections are ignored in practice, and families are speaking out to demand policy change. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/26808a234616144d