Canada’s policies force asylum seekers into US to face deportation, critics say
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...
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The Blue Water bridge border crossing in Point Edward, Ontario, on 24 October 2025. Photograph: Geoff Robins/AFP via Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenThe Blue Water bridge border crossing in Point Edward, Ontario, on 24 October 2025. Photograph: Geoff Robins/AFP via Getty ImagesCanadaCanada’s policies force asylum seekers into US to face deportation, critics sayAdvocates say the Safe Third Country Agreement forces immigrants to head to an unsafe country: the United StatesLeyland Cecco in TorontoSun 21 Jun 2026 03.00 EDTLast modified on Sun 21 Jun 2026 03.02 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleIt was the threat of gang violence in Honduras that pushed Carlos and Antonia to flee their home.
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