Canada asylum news

Here are some recent news articles and updates on asylum seekers in Canada:

Recent Developments:

  1. Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA) challenge: In February 2023, the Federal Court of Canada ruled that the STCA, which allows Canada to send asylum seekers back to the United States if they have already claimed asylum there, is unconstitutional. The government has appealed the decision.
  2. Asylum seeker numbers increase: According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the number of asylum claims in Canada increased by 15% in 2022 compared to the previous year, with over 40,000 claims made.
  3. New asylum seeker processing centre in Quebec: In January 2023, the Canadian government announced plans to open a new asylum seeker processing centre in Quebec to help manage the growing number of claims.

Recent News Articles:

  1. "Canada's asylum system is broken, and it's getting worse" (The Globe and Mail, February 2023)
  2. "Asylum seekers in Canada face long wait times, uncertainty" (CBC News, January 2023)
  3. "Canada's Safe Third Country Agreement with the US is unconstitutional, court rules" (The Toronto Star, February 2023)
  4. "Asylum seekers in Canada face 'inhumane' conditions, advocates say" (Global News, January 2023)
  5. "Canada to open new asylum seeker processing centre in Quebec" (CTV News, January 2023)

Key Issues:

  1. Processing times: Asylum seekers in Canada often face long wait times, with some cases taking over a year to be processed.
  2. Safe Third Country Agreement: The STCA has been criticized for being unconstitutional and for forcing asylum seekers to return to the United States, where they may face persecution or harm.
  3. Detention and conditions: Some asylum seekers in Canada have reported being detained in inhumane conditions, with limited access to basic necessities like food, water, and medical care.
  4. Refugee protection: Canada has a reputation for providing a safe haven for refugees, but some critics argue that the country's asylum system is not doing enough to protect those fleeing persecution and violence.

Organizations and Advocates:

  1. Refugee Council of Canada: A national organization that advocates for the rights of refugees and asylum seekers in Canada.
  2. Canadian Council for Refugees: A national organization that provides support and advocacy for refugees and asylum seekers in Canada.
  3. Asylum Seeker Advocacy Group: A non-profit organization that provides legal and social support to asylum seekers in Canada.

I hope this information is helpful!