Canada’s policies force asylum seekers into US to face deportation, critics say

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Critics allege that Canada's Safe Third Country Agreement forces asylum seekers to enter the United States, where they face deportation risks. The article highlights the perilous journey taken by immigrants fleeing gang violence in Honduras and the challenges faced amid current immigration policies.

Advocates say the Safe Third Country Agreement forces immigrants to head to an unsafe country: the United States It was the threat of gang violence in Honduras that pushed Carlos and Antonia to flee their home. In 2021, with their toddler, Alejandro, and a handful of belongings, the married couple ventured north hoping to reach safety in the US. The journey, through Guatemala and Mexico, was filled with danger and uncertainty Continue reading...