10/20/2025
📢 **Increased Returns to U.S. under Safe Third-Country Agreement** The Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA) between Canada and the U.S. is being applied more frequently to send asylum seekers back to the U.S. However, lawyers warn that some of these individuals may face deportation risks to third countries.
📊 **Key Numbers:**
From January to August 2025, Canada returned 3,282 individuals under the STCA, a significant rise from 2,481 during the same period in 2024. (Source: Reuters)
⚖️ **Concerns Raised:** Lawyers argue that some returnees had valid grounds to have their claims processed in Canada—such as having family ties in Canada or being stateless—but were still sent back.
This growing trend sparks questions about fairness and Canada’s obligations under both domestic and international law.
What are your thoughts? 🤔