key agreement on refugees between Canada and the United States, Public Safety Minister Bill Blair said Friday.The Federal Court of Canada ruled last month that elements of the law underpinning the pact violate the constitutional guarantee of life, liberty and security.
Safe Third Country Agreement ruled unconstitutional — here’s what could happen next The declaration of invalidity was suspended for six months, leaving the law in place until mid-January.Under the Safe Third Country Agreement, which took effect in 2004, Canada and the U.S.
recognize each other as safe places to seek protection.It means Canada can turn back potential refugees who arrive at land ports of entry along the Canada-U.S.