Sunday, September 19, 2021

Refugee claimants take Safe Third Country Agreement appeal to Supreme Court

 


Refugee claimants take Safe Third Country Agreement appeal to Supreme Court

Refugee claimants and their advocates are asking the Supreme Court of Canada to review a decision that affirmed the constitutionality of a key pact between Ottawa and Washington on asylum seekers.

In a submission to the high court, they say the case raises "foundational questions of constitutional law" concerning access to remedies for violations of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.