Podcasts about safe third country agreement

In this episode, Advocacy & Media Relations Coordinator, Alina Murad walks listeners through the history of the Safe Third Country Agreement and its implications for our future. She explores the international responsibility Canada has to provide safety to asylum seekers and current events related to the Agreement and our border.

In this week's episode of On The Line, Jen Gerson speaks with Adam Sadinsky, a refugee lawyer and member of the Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers about the Safe Third Country Agreement — and why lawyers like him think it needs to be radically altered in the Donald Trump era. This episode of On The Line is brought to you by the Forest Products Association of Canada. Canadian forestry supports 200,000 workers, generates $87 billion in annual revenue, and provides the products we need to build homes and drive economic growth. While trade barriers from the United States threaten jobs and investment, Canada's own approval processes and regulations are blocking critical projects that increase our self reliance. The Canadian government has a clear opportunity to stand up for Canadian forestry at a time of growing global uncertainty. We need real action that puts Canadians first — supporting employees and their families, securing stability for our businesses, and protecting the long-term potential of our sector and its people. To learn more, visit https://www.forestryforthefuture.ca/They discuss how the agreement was established, its impact on refugee claims, and the differences in how Canada and the U.S. handle asylum seekers. The conversation also touches on recent changes in U.S. immigration policy under the Trump administration and how these changes affect Canada's responsibilities towards refugees. This episode is also brought to you by the Métis Nation of Ontario. In 1967, government officials ordered a Métis village on Agawa Bay to move to clear room a provincial park. For generations, Métis families had lived along the shores of Lake Superior. Suddenly, they were forced to pack their belongings, and then, the government officials burned their homes. These Métis families, already pushed off their River Lots in Sault Ste. Marie generations earlier, had no choice but to leave. But they did not disappear. The Métis of Agawa Bay lost their homes, but never their identity. For more, go to https://www.ontariometisfacts.com/, and check out the brand-new song here https://youtu.be/uhsILAMMi2U?si=jicYoUpoH7LHbZ8F about this story by Métis singer-songwriter Amanda Rheaume “One of These Days.” Adam Sadinsky recaps the complexities of the Safe Third Country Agreement and its implications for asylum seekers in Canada. He highlights the challenges faced by refugees, the capacity limits of the Canadian refugee system, and the political dynamics surrounding immigration policy. The discussion also touches on legal challenges to the agreement and the need for reforms to better accommodate those seeking refuge in Canada.As always, like and subscribe. And we'll see you next week for the next installment of On The Line.

Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Immigration Minister Marc Miller on how he believes the U.S. is still a safe country as outlined in the terms of the Canada-U.S. Safe Third Country Agreement. On todays show: Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Chief of the Defence Staff General Jennie Carignan who says it's ‘absolutely possible’ to accelerate defence spending timeline. Dr. Mitch Shulman, a CTV Medical Analyst and an emergency medicine specialist joins Vassy to answer this weeks 'The Explainer' question on if coffee is good or bad for you. The Daily Debrief Panel with Tim Powers, Hannah Thibedeau, and Laura D'Angelo.

Episode 155: When Not to Claim Refugee Status in Canada Episode Summary In this installment of the Canadian Immigration Podcast, host Mark Holthe is joined by co-host Alicia Backman-Beharry to tackle one of the most pressing issues facing temporary residents in Canada—understanding when not to file a refugee claim. As desperation grows for individuals facing expiring work permits and diminishing options, many turn to refugee claims without fully comprehending the eligibility requirements, legal implications, or long-term consequences. Mark and Alicia break down the refugee claim process, who qualifies, and why a poorly founded claim could jeopardize not only your future in Canada but also your global immigration opportunities. This episode aims to educate listeners on the risks and complexities involved, empowering them to make informed decisions. Key Topics Discussed Understanding Eligibility for Refugee Claims Who is eligible under Canada's refugee system, and who is not? Overview of the Safe Third Country Agreement and its impact on claimants. Legal tests for refugee protection, including "well-founded fear" and nexus to protected grounds. Grounds for ineligibility, such as prior claims or serious criminality. Consequences of Filing a Refugee Claim How making a claim affects your legal status, including issuance of a stayed removal order. Why work permits issued to refugee claimants do not confer temporary resident status. Limitations on economic immigration pathways like Express Entry and Provincial Nominee Programs. The risks of making fraudulent claims, including removal orders and bans from re-entering Canada. Critical Considerations for Refugee Applicants The importance of credibility and evidence in proving persecution. Why significant delays in filing claims can undermine your case. What happens if your refugee claim is refused, including potential removal and the impact on future immigration opportunities. Social Implications How unfounded claims burden Canada's refugee system, delaying protection for those in genuine need. The importance of consulting authorized and experienced legal representatives to avoid misinformation. Key Takeaways Eligibility and Consequences: Filing a refugee claim is a serious decision with far-reaching implications; understand your eligibility before proceeding. Economic Pathways: Refugee work permits do not count towards Canadian work experience for economic immigration programs. Credibility Matters: Fabricating claims or delaying action can lead to irreversible consequences, including deportation and bans from Canada. Seek Professional Advice: Always consult a knowledgeable immigration lawyer to assess your situation accurately. Resources Mentioned Blog Post: “When Not to Claim Refugee Status” – A comprehensive guide by Alicia Backman-Beharry. DIY Immigration Courses: Learn how to navigate Canadian immigration processes through the Canadian Immigration Institute. Consultation Services: Book a one-on-one session with Mark Holthe and his team to discuss your options. Quotes from the Episode Mark Holthe: "Filing a refugee claim might seem like a quick fix, but it could close more doors than it opens—both in Canada and globally." Alicia Backman-Beharry: "The presumption that states can protect their citizens is a high bar to overcome; you must provide clear and convincing evidence to succeed." Links and Resources Watch this episode on YouTube Canadian Immigration Podcast Book a consult with Mark Holthe Subscribe for MoreStay up-to-date with the latest in Canadian immigration by subscribing to the Canadian Immigration Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, or YouTube. Don't miss future episodes on policy changes, strategies, and practical advice for navigating Canada's immigration process. Disclaimer This episode provides general information about Canadian immigration and is not intended as legal advice. For personalized assistance, consult an immigration lawyer.

In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about why Canadians seem to only care about certain tragedies. Plus, they talk about BLM YYC, the Safe Third Country Agreement, cuts at Bell Media and victory for Indian international students. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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It's not just the southern US border that's changed policy this year – it's also happening at the border with Canada. For decades, border crossings like Roxham Road near Quebec have allowed migrants to enter Canada from the United States to seek asylum. In March, the two countries extended a deal known as the Safe Third Country Agreement, which allows Canada to send asylum seekers back to the United States. The deal had previously only applied to official border points. So what will a harder border mean for Canada, and for the people trying to get there? In this episode:  Naqib Sarwary (@SarwaryNaqib), Philanthropy Officer, Amnesty International Canada, and Afghan refugee Alex Neve (@AlexNeve24), Former secretary-general, Amnesty International Canada Episode credits: This episode was produced by Ashish Malhotra with Sonia Bhagat and our host, Natasha Del Toro, in for Malika Bilal. Miranda Lin fact-checked this episode. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Tim St. Clair mixed this episode. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik. Munera Al Dosari and Adam Abou-Gad are our engagement producers. Alexandra Locke is The Take's executive producer, and Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook

The recent expansion of the Safe Third Country Agreement — which started as a 9/11 era deal that Canada negotiated in order to exert more control over immigration levels — prohibits asylum seekers from entering at unofficial ports of entry. The agreement allows Canada to share responsibility for asylum seekers with the US, because the US is “safe” for refugees. But there are years of documented evidence suggesting the US is not actually safe, including two Supreme Court rulings, reports from international human rights organizations, and data on the detainment and deportation of asylum seekers. So why have we ignored it? Host: Jesse BrownCredits: Cherise Seucharan (Reporter), Tristan Capacchione (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Annette Ejiofor (Managing Editor)Further reading:The new Canada-U.S. border deal will cost Canadian taxpayers at least this much, Toronto Star, April 14, 2023What the new US-Canada border deal means for asylum seekers, Al-Jazeera, 24 Mar 2023Why we are challenging the USA as a “safe third country” in the Federal Court of Canada, Canadian Council for Refugees US: Detention Hazardous to Immigrants' Health, Human Rights WatchCanada could save lives, but closes Roxham Road instead, Law360 CanadaSponsors: Squarespace, Rotman, Oxio, Grammarly, BetterHelpAdditional Music is by Audio NetworkIf you value this podcast, support us! You'll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You'll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you'll be a part of the solution to Canada's journalism crisis, you'll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody. You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Canada-U.S. Safe Third Country Agreement came into effect in 2004. Under the agreement, those applying for refugee status in either country at an official border crossing are turned back. On March 24, Justin Trudeau announced that the Safe Third Country Agreement was being expanded to apply to the entire Canada-US border, including unofficial crossings. Immigration lawyer Zool Suleman joins us to talk about the impact of this expansion.

On today's episode, we are joined by CBC reporter Verity Stevenson and podcast regular Theresa Cardinal Brown to discuss the Safe Third Country Agreement between the U.S. and Canada. We discuss what the policy is, how it's impacting migrants, and why it has elicited so much controversy as it awaits its fate in the Canadian court system.

Guest: Christina Clark-Kazak, associate professor in the School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Ottawa In the aftermath of U.S. President Joe Biden's recent visit to Canada, changes were made to the Safe Third Country Agreement, a key immigration policy to close a loophole that enabled migrants to claim asylum in the U.S. or Canada through unofficial ports of entry. After Roxham Road acted as unofficial route into Quebec for over 40,000 migrants last year, the route is now closed and experts fear this will only drive people to take more dangerous paths. This episode was produced by Alexis Green, Paulo Marques and Raju Mudhar. Audio source: CBC and CTV

The United States and Canada recently announced amendments to the Safe Third Country Agreement which apply across the entire length of the shared border, meaning asylum seekers who are apprehended attempting to cross at unofficial ports of entry will be turned back in both directions. To discuss the changes, we welcome experts in Canada-U.S. relations, an in the history of migration and domestic policy. What does this mean for the relationship between the two countries? What is Canada's role in refugee migration from the Western Hemisphere. How will this affect asylum seekers?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Canada and the United States have agreed to extend the "Safe Third Country Agreement" across the whole border, and will now be turning back migrants who use unofficial crossing like the one at Roxham Road in Quebec. Was this the right call? Immigration lawyer and professor Jamie Liew gives her take. 

In this episode, migration expert Christina Clark-Kazak explains the devastating consequences of last week's meeting between United States President Joe Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The meeting resulted in significant changes to a cross-border agreement and has already impacted the lives of thousands of asylum seekers attempting to make a life in Canada.We explore what these changes will mean for those people searching for a safe home who are now being turned away from Canada. We also discuss the racialization of Canada's immigration policies.Christina Clark-Kazak, an Associate Professor in the School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Ottawa urges Canadians to think critically about who we accept as refugees, and who we turn away. She said:"It's important for us, as Canadians, to have this discussion and think very carefully about why certain categories of people coming from certain areas are welcomed with open arms and other people, we're effectively just slamming the door in their faces."##  Claiming asylum in CanadaWhat the new amendment basically does is close any irregular border crossings for asylum seekers hoping to cross the U.S.-Canada border.One of these irregular border crossings is at Roxham Road. Roxham Road is a rural road in upstate New York that crosses the border with the province of Québec. And last year, around 40,000 people arrived at this unofficial border crossing, hoping to find their way into new lives in Canada.To look at it by numbers, this new amendment to the irregular U.S.-Canada land crossing is in sharp contrast to Canada's limitless welcome to Ukrainian refugees (there is no cap set on the number of migrants from Ukraine to Canada). Last year, 130,000 Ukrainian refugees arrived in Canada by air. In 2015-2016, Canada welcomed 25,000 Syrians. Approximately 40,000 people crossed at Roxham Road in 2022. ## Confusion and devastation at Roxham RoadBefore the Safe Third Country Agreement, which was signed in 2002, shortly after the 9/11 terrorist attacks in the U.S., both countries could reject asylum seekers at official border crossings. But there was a small loophole that provided a slim window for people desperately looking for a way into Canada. People who crossed at unofficial border crossings could still claim asylum.With this new amendment, that slim window gets even smaller. Migrants can now be turned away at unofficial border crossings as well. The change took effect suddenly on Saturday, causing all kinds of confusion and trauma.But issues at play at Roxham Road are larger than any one single border crossing. They are intimately connected to global politics including economic inequities, resource extraction, imperialism, colonialism and exploitation.For many people, turning back is not an option. As Clark-Kazak said:"People will be now crossing at places that are not so visible, that are in the forest, in places that are further from an official border post. And so they'll need to know how to navigate that. So they will be turning to smugglers. We know this because this happens on the southern border between the U.S. and Mexico all the time."Even with changes to the Safe Third Country Agreement, this journey is a risk that thousands will continue to take.

The Trudeau government has finally closed the loophole allowing migrants to illegally enter Canada to seek asylum. For years, Justin Trudeau has insisted it was a complicated problem to solve, yet during Covid it seemed rather easily. Now, Canada and US have amended the Safe Third Country Agreement, meaning illegal border crossers can be turned back. Immigration lawyer Kevin Wiener joins the show to discuss. Plus, conservatives gathered in Ottawa last week for the Canada Strong and Free Networking Conference. CSFN president Jamil Jivani sat down with True North's Andrew Lawton to discuss the state of the conservative movement. Also, Premier Danielle Smith on Calgary's protest ban and Justin Trudeau's “Just Transition.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Friday March 24: U.S. President Joe Biden addresses Canada's Parliament, the new Safe Third Country Agreement closes Roxham Road, and an MP resigns from the Liberal caucus amid interference allegations.

Australian MP Andrew Wallace talks about his country's experience with foreign interference and what Canada can learn. The CBC's Murray Brewster tells the story of a Canadian volunteer helping with relief efforts in Ukraine. Green Party co-leader Jonathan Pedneault talks about his party's push for peace talks with Russia. The CBC's Peter Cowan takes an in-depth look at energy negotiations between Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador. Plus — University of Ottawa law professor Jamie Liew explains the Safe Third Country Agreement and the situation at Roxham Road.

An unofficial border crossing between Southern Quebec and New York state is at the center of a heated political debate. In December, almost 5,000 people entered Canada through Roxham Road, a stretch of road between the two countries that has seen an influx of migrants seeking to claim refugee status in Canada.Both official opposition leader Pierre Poilievre and Quebec Premier Francois Legault are calling on Ottawa to close the unofficial border. On Tuesday Prime Minister Trudeau said he's in talks with the U.S. but declined to get into specifics.The reason why people are choosing this particular route is because of a loophole in an agreement between Canada and the U.S. called the Safe Third Country Agreement. Globe and Mail columnist Konrad Yakabuski explains what this agreement is and what may happen with it.Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com

(Publication in case)(Sealing order) Since the 2004 agreement between Canada and the United States known as the Safe Third Country Agreement, the U.S. has been designated a safe country pursuant to s. 159.3 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, S.O.R./2002 227. As a result, claimants arriving at a land port of entry to Canada from the U.S. are deemed to be ineligible for refugee protection in Canada pursuant to s. 101(1)(e) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, S.C. 2001, c. 27. The individual applicants are among those claimants who were deemed ineligible. The applicants ABC and her children are from El Salvador, claiming refugee status based on gang violence and gender-based persecution. The Homsi/Al Nahass applicants are a Muslim family from Syria who left the U.S. following the issuance of the first travel ban by the U.S. government. The applicant Ms. Mustefa is a Muslim woman from Ethiopia who was detained after her attempt to enter Canada from the U.S. The applicant organizations were granted the right to participate as public interest parties. The collective applicants challenged the Canadian government's failure to review the ongoing designation of the U.S. under s. 159.3 of the Regulations as rendering that provision ultra vires and not in conformity with s. 101(1)(a), 102(2) ad 102(3) of the Act. They also claimed that the designation and their ineligibility to claim refugee status infringed their rights guaranteed under sections 7 and 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and were not justified under s. 1. The Federal Court rejected the ultra vires argument but held that s. 159.3 of the Regulations and s. 101(1)(e) of the Act infringed s. 7 of the Charter and were not justified under s. 1. The court found it unnecessary to consider whether the provisions also infringed s. 15. The appellate court allowed the appeal, dismissed a cross-appeal on the ultra vires and s. 15 issues, set aside the Federal Court decisions, and dismissed the applications for judicial review. Argued Date 2022-10-06 Keywords Constitutional law - Canadian charter (Non-criminal), Right to security of person (s. 7), Fundamental justice (s. 7), Right to equality (s. 15), Reasonable limits (s. 1), Immigration, Inadmissibility and removal, Judicial review - Constitutional law — Charter of Rights — Right to security of the person — Fundamental Justice — Right to equality — Reasonable limits — Immigration — Inadmissibility and removal — Judicial review — Appellants seeking judicial review of decisions regarding their ineligibility to claim refugee protections in Canada after arriving at a land port of entry from the United States — Whether the Federal Court of Appeal erred in refusing to determine the constitutionality of the operative provisions — Whether the gender equality claim under s. 15 of the Charter must be adjudicated — Whether s. 159.3 of the Regulations is ultra vires — Whether the combined effect of s. 159.3 of the Regulations and s. 101(1)(e) of the Act infringe s. 7 of the Charter and violate the s. 7 rights of refugee claimants — If so, is the infringement a reasonable limit prescribed by law as can be demonstrably justified in a free and democratic society under s. 1 of the Charter — Whether the combined effect of s. 159.3 of the Regulations and s. 101(1)(e) of the Act infringe s. 15 of the Charter — If so, is the infringement a reasonable limit prescribed by law as can be demonstrably justified in a free and democratic society under s. 1 of the Charter — Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, ss. 1, 7 and 15 — Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, S.C. 2001, c. 27, ss. 101(1)(e), 102(2) and 102(3) — Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, S.O.R./2002-227, s. 159.3. Notes (Federal) (Civil) (By Leave) (Publication ban in case) (Publication ban on party) (Sealing order) (Certain information not available to th

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In the third episode, we speak with Loly Rico of the FCJ Refugee Centre and Rachel Bryce, from the Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers about the multiple issues facing those fleeing poverty, destabilization, the borderless crises of conflict and climate change and the responsibility of Canada to provide asylum.  “Refugee is defined as someone who is unable or unwilling to return to their country of origin due to a well-founded fear of being persecuted on five grounds. Those grounds are: race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group, or political opinion. But as you so rightly point out, climate is not one of those,” says Rachel Bryce. “I think that Canada being a signatory country is violating the Refugee Convention. Because the convention says that anyone who shows up at your borders, you must provide access for protection. And with the Safe Third Country Agreement, they don't provide that. They just limited the access for protection to too many people,” says Loly Rico. About today's guest:  Loly Rico is executive director of the FCJ Refugee Center in Toronto, which she co-founded with her husband, human rights activist Francisco Rico-Martinez, who sadly passed away last year. From her own experience as both a refugee to Canada from El Salvador through her work, including as past president of OCASI, Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants and the Canadian Council for Refugees, she is a steadfast and powerful voice on anti-trafficking and refugee rights and status.  Rachel Bryce is the co-chair of the Climate Migration Working Group for the Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers or CARL. She has worked at landings, LLP, a leading immigration refugee and human rights law firm in Toronto since January, 2021. And before that in the international migration law unit of the UN migration agency in Geneva, Switzerland, as well as the International Development law organization in the Hague, the Netherlands. She holds a Juris Doctorate, Masters of Global Affairs joint degree from the University of Toronto's Faculty of Law and the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy. CARL Climate Migration Report  Transcript of this episode can be accessed at georgebrown.ca/TommyDouglasInstitute.  Image: Loly Rico and Rachel Bryce / Used with permission. Excerpt from “Home” by Warsan Shire Music: Ang Kahora. Lynne, Bjorn. Rights Purchased Intro Voices: Chandra Budhu (General Intro./Outro.), Nayocka Allen, Nicolas Echeverri Parra, Doreen Kajumba (Street Voices); Bob Luker (Tommy Douglas quote) Courage My Friends Podcast Organizing Committee: Resh Budhu, Breanne Doyle (for rabble.ca), Chandra Budhu and Ashley Booth.  Produced by: Resh Budhu, Tommy Douglas Institute and Breanne Doyle, rabble.ca Host: Resh Budhu

Gavin, Jason, and Ian catch up on current events. British Columbia is flooding, Canada approves covid vaccines for children, parliament is back, the RCMP arrest Wet'suwet'en camp leader and journalists, and Roxham Road reopens to asylum seekers from America.  Intro Hello to all you patriots out there in podcast land and welcome to Episode 324 of Canadian Patriot Podcast. The number one podcast in Canada. Recorded Nov 22nd, 2021. Gavin Jason Ian We'd love to hear your feedback about the show. Please visit  canadianpatriotpodcast.com/feedback/ or email us at feedback@canadianpatriotpodcast.com A version of the show is Available on Stitcher at and iTunes http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=77508&refid=stpr and iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/canadian-patriot-podcast/id1067964521?mt=2 We need your help! To support Canadian Patriot Podcast visit patreon.com/cpp and become a Patreon. You can get a better quality version of the show for just $1 per episode. 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You can get a Canadian Patriot Podcast or Ragnarok Tactical hoodie, in any colour you want, as long as it's black.  What are we drinking Gavin - Signal Hill & Diet PepsiPierre - forty creek straightJason - 1919 Belgian aleIan - Coffee and Forty Creek nanaimo bar whiskey cream  Ragnarok Land Nav Mississauga ON Dec 4 and 5 $130 https://shop.ragnaroktactical.ca/collections/upcoming-classes/products/dec-5-5-map-reading-and-land-navigation-missisuga-on Patriot Challenge We're asking patriots to do 5 things everyday; Exercise for at least 45 minutes Practice a skill for at least 10 minutes Read a book for at least 15 minutes Drink at least 2 liters of water Complete 1 task that will improve your life Grab the template from our website and post it in your social media Section 74 Challenges GoFundMe link… https://www.gofundme.com/f/s74-appeals?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet   To get involved emails74process@gmail.c News BC FLOOD The extreme weather, which started on Nov. 14, affected broad swaths of southern British Columbia and forced roughly 17,000 people from their homes. Nearly 1,000 properties in the Sumas Prairie area were under an evacuation order on Tuesday when a severe weekend rainstorm pushed up water levels in the area, causing disastrous flooding and devastating damage. More than 180 rescues were completed Tuesday and early Wednesday as trapped residents were stranded on their flooded properties. Residents in areas of both Abbotsford and Chilliwack were endangered by what officials called the "imminent failing" of the Barrowtown Pump Station, which, as of Tuesday night, was the only thing keeping excess water flow from the Fraser River from entering the flooded area. By late Sunday, more than 500 Canadian Armed Forces members were on the ground in B.C. assisting with flood mitigation efforts, according to Minister of National Defence Anita Anand. Troops spent recent days evacuating stranded motorists, conducting damage assessments, rescuing livestock, protecting critical infrastructure and preparing for expected rainfall.   British Columbians brace for more extreme weather, possible flooding on north coast https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-weather-alerts-1.6257938 A "parade of storms" headed for southwest British Columbia could worsen flooding and mudslide conditions within the week, according to the meteorologist responsible for warning preparedness at Environment and Climate Change Canada. Armel Castellan said the first storm system, expected to arrive Thursday, won't bring rains as heavy as those that triggered widespread destruction last week.However, the precipitation will be significant enough to "exacerbate the vulnerabilities on the ground currently," he said.   Our fingers are crossed,' Abbotsford, B.C., mayor says in extending flood state of emergency https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/abbotsford-mayor-extends-state-of-emergency-nov-21-1.6257638 Local emergency state extended to Nov. 29 despite progress restoring dike and pump station He said the "monumental" effort to rebuild the dike has reached a point where water from the Sumas River is "no longer flowing" into what was once the Sumas Lake, the former waterway in the area that was drained for farmland a century ago.But the mayor warned the barrier must still be raised a further three metres and widened to be effective against more water flowing in. We need to get this all done before the next weather system," Braun said. "We're going to get 80 to 100 millimetres of water over the next four days. The station ensures the former Sumas Lake, which occupied the now-farmland area, does not reform as it did over the past week. Thousands of livestock are reported to have perished, according to authorities, as farmers and volunteers scrambled to rescue as many animals as possible.The city issued a boil-water advisory for the Sumas Prairie area last Thursday. It remains in effect, but authorities said the rest of the city's water supply is safe to drink.   Volunteers in Abbotsford help with cleanup as receding floodwaters leave behind trail of garbage, debris https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/abbotsford-clean-up-1.6257104 In the days following the catastrophic flooding in the southern part of B.C., including Abbotsford, receding water left behind a trail of garbage and debris in its path. Now, community volunteers are gathering to help with the cleanup.   Dike breach repaired in Abbotsford after B.C.'s record flooding https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/british-columbia/article-floodgates-opened-dike-breach-repaired-in-abbotsford-bc/ A major breach in Abbotsford's Sumas dike was successfully repaired this weekend, stopping the flow of water from the Sumas River into the prairie lake bottom and alleviating some concerns about further destruction following last week's record flooding in B.C. Combined with the level of the Fraser River falling enough to fully open the floodgates at the city's Barrowtown water pump station, the eastern portion of the waterlogged Sumas Prairie region saw water levels drop by three inches in six hours on Sunday Flood-affected B.C. residents who must go to U.S. for essentials exempt from COVID-19 testing, quarantine https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-floods-update-november-21-1.6257389 Residents in B.C. border communities who are in need of gas and other essential goods will be allowed to cross the border to the U.S. and return without requiring a COVID-19 test or quarantining, whether they are vaccinated or not, a federal update on the flooding in the province was told Sunday. Bill Blair -"This is something that I believe can be accommodated under the exemption regulations that currently exist," Blair said, a week after B.C. was first hit with flooding. "But to be very clear, those exemptions do not apply to non-essential travel. It does apply to people who are required to travel over into the United State in order to access essential goods and services, but it does not include family trips, vacations or other types of tourist activity." Carla Qualtrough, who was among those speaking at the afternoon news conference, said the federal government is waiving the requirement for applicants to show a record of employment, recognizing that it may be difficult for many to obtain the proper documentation under current circumstances."Obviously it could be very difficult in these times to get that piece of particular document,'' she said."We're looking at the reality of pandemic benefits and people having exhausted their EI has impacted their availability of ongoing EI supports.''Qualtrough said people should apply anyway, adding the federal government "will figure this out'' for them one way or another and Ottawa will be there to support British Columbians through this crisis.   COVID COVID-19 vaccine appointments for Ontario children aged 5-11 to open Tuesday https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/covid-19-ontario-nov-22-2021-youth-vaccines-pfizer-1.6257875 Appointments for COVID-19 vaccinations for children aged five to 11 in Ontario will open Tuesday About one million children across Ontario qualify “We should be able to start getting shots into little arms by about Thursday this week," Health Minister Christine Elliott said at a Monday morning news conference. Ontario is expected to receive 1,076,000 doses of the pediatric Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine from the federal government, which will then be immediately distributed to public health units, pharmacies and primary care settings across the province.  As of Nov. 19, nearly 85 per cent of youth aged 12 to 17 have received a first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and more than 80 per cent have received a second dose, the province says. In a brief email Monday, Ontario Provincial Police also confirmed officers are investigating reports of spam text messages being sent to people who have used the province's booking system for COVID-19 vaccine appointment bookings, or to access proof-of-vaccine certificates.As this investigation is ongoing, it would not be appropriate to comment further at this time," said Bill Dickson, acting manager of media relations with the OPP.At a news conference Monday morning, Solicitor General Sylvia Jones said the province is "thoroughly" investigating any "potential" breaches, and to the best of her knowledge, no one has been scammed out of any money."We have confidence in the booking system right now," she said. Meanwhile, Ontario is reporting 627 additional COVID-19 cases Monday, with 341 cases found in people who are not fully vaccinated or have an unknown vaccination status, and 286 found in people who have both shots. The seven-day average, which smoothes out peaks and valleys in the data, now stands at 656, which is the highest it has been since Sept. 23. The number of hospitalizations in Ontario rose by 29 to 136 total, though the province cautions that not all hospitals report on weekends, so it is likely an undercounting of the real figure. The number of people in ICU, meanwhile, dropped by two to 133, with 78 people using a ventilator to breathe. Newly reported deaths: One, pushing the official toll to 9,968. (approx 0.07% of ont pop) Tests in the previous 24 hours: 19,552, with a 3.4 per cent positivity rate.  (664 cases) Active cases: 5,597. Approx 0.04% of Ont Pop Vaccinations: 6,488 doses were administered by public health units on Sunday. About 85.9 per cent of eligible Ontarians have now had two shots.   A children's COVID-19 vaccine is now approved in Canada. What do we know about it? https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/covid-pfizer-vaccination-younger-kids-canada-1.6219545 Children between 5- and 11-years old will get smaller doses than older kids and adults Pfizer-BioNTech was the first company to seek Health Canada's approval for a pediatric COVID-19 vaccine and made its submission on Oct. 18. The pediatric version of the vaccine is for kids age five to 11. Those 12 and older get the already approved adult formulation.  The pediatric formulation will be given in smaller doses — 10 mcg (micrograms) instead of the 30 mcg used for people 12 years of age and older. The vials for the pediatric version have orange caps so health-care workers can easily tell the difference between the adult and child versions (the adult vials have purple caps) At a media briefing in October, Dr. Supriya Sharma, Health Canada's chief medical adviser, said the children's version of the vaccine was "slightly different" that the adult one, but that it contained the same mRNA and works the same way.  Like the adult version, kids will get two doses of the vaccine.   Although the manufacturer's instructions say the two doses are to be given 21 days apart, the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) recommends a longer gap of at least eight weeks. NACI also recommended longer spacing between doses for the adult version of the vaccine.  That's because there's evidence that a longer interval between doses generates a more robust immune response.The longer spacing might also help to further decrease the risk of one rare side-effect — myocarditis, inflammation of the heart muscle — that has appeared occasionally in adolescents and young adults, NACI said.   Doctors say the kids' COVID-19 vaccine is a booster for mental health https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/covid-19-kids-vaccine-mental-health-1.6256089 Am I going to get sick? Am I going to transmit this to my family members?' are among kids' worries Diana Grimaldos keeps getting the same questions from her kids. "Is the virus gone? Has the virus gone away?"Her seven-year-old daughter, Katalina, has always been an anxious child — but it got much worse during the pandemic. "She worries," said Grimaldos, who lives in Toronto.Katalina's anxiety was especially high during lockdown. Although seeing her parents get their COVID-19 vaccines helped, along with going back to school in person, "she's still very fearful," said her mother. The meteoric rise in mental health issues among children throughout the pandemic is all too familiar for many parents — backed up by study after study and reflected in the practices of health-care providers across Canada. The best medicine for many children, pediatric experts say, is to restore normalcy in their lives, while staying safe from COVID-19 infection. The pandemic's effect on kids extends beyond the threat of COVID-19 making them sick, said Dr. Eddsel Martinez, a pediatrician in Winnipeg and member of the Canadian Paediatric Society's public advisory committee. The public health measures that had to be taken to save lives have led to isolation, economic insecurity and parental stress, which are all "terrible for mental health," he said."We've seen an increase in all sorts of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, substance use and abuse."Children, in general, are resilient, Martinez said. For many, a return to regular activities, including school, birthday parties, sleepovers and visits with grandparents will do wonders. "All those things are extremely important for mental health," he said. "The vaccine is the way that we can get there." When Health Canada and the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) decide whether or not to approve a vaccine, the key questions they must answer are whether the vaccine is safe and effective and whether the benefits outweigh any risks. In the case of COVID-19, mental health has to be part of that discussion, said Dr. Caroline Quach-Thanh, a pediatric infectious diseases specialist and medical microbiologist at Chu Ste. Justine in Montreal. "What you have to look at is the burden of illness. And the burden of illness includes not only the medical complications but also all the cross-collateral damages that occur," said Quach-Thanh, who is also a former chair of NACI. The recommendations released by NACI on Friday concluded that Pfizer-BioNTech's vaccine was not only safe and effective in protecting children from illness, but also said that children are "at risk of collateral harms of the COVID-19 pandemic. Prolonged schooling disruptions, social isolation, and reduced access to academic and extra-curricular resources have had profound impact on the mental and physical well-being of children and their families." Parliament returns today with a familiar seat map but a new set of challenges https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/parliament-returns-today-new-challenges-1.6255878 opposition parties are squabbling over vaccine mandates, hybrid model for the House of Commons The House of Commons will reconvene today after a hiatus of nearly five months — a period punctuated by an election campaign that returned a seat map that looks very much like the one from the last session of Parliament. The first order of business today is electing a Speaker to preside over the chamber's proceedings. Government House Leader Mark Holland told CBC News that after that vote, the next priorities are reconstituting the hybrid model that allows MPs to dial in from outside Ottawa and enforcing a new vaccine mandate for parliamentarians. The vaccine mandate is contentious already. After weeks of non-answers and threats of a challenge to the new vaccination rules, Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole confirmed to Radio-Canada over the weekend that all Conservative MPs are now either vaccinated or have secured a medical exemption to the requirement.O'Toole refused to say just how many of his caucus colleagues have been able to bypass the vaccine mandate by claiming an exemption. According to the Board of Internal Economy (BOIE), the committee of MPs that essentially governs the House, an MP can be exempted if they have proof of "a medical contraindication to full vaccination.""All of our MPs will be there," O'Toole said in French. "For me, it is not appropriate to speak about the specific health issues of another MP." Holland is also insisting on a hybrid Parliament where some MPs are physically present in the Commons while others speak and vote remotely. When the House was dissolved before the September election, the last hybrid agreement ended. Holland wants the dual format to continue until at least June 2022."It's absolutely imperative we continue with this and the flexibility it provides," he said. "I don't want to be coming back in March re-litigating all of this, wasting precious House time." He said it would be unconscionable for the Conservatives to endorse a plan that allows all MPs to fly in and congregate in a relatively confined space, sometimes for hours on end."It's fine for a local restaurant. But imagine a restaurant where you have patrons coming from every corner of the country," he said. "It's a very different circumstance and it's just logical that we follow the good advice of public health."O'Toole has balked at restoring the hybrid model, calling it a cynical attempt by the government to duck accountability and undermine the work of the opposition parties. Parliament resumes, but Short one fully vaxxed senator… https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/sudbury/ontario-senator-dies-covid-19-1.6256976 OTHER   Wet'suwet'en camp leader, journalists arrested as RCMP enforce pipeline injunction in northern B.C. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/15-arrests-journalists-wetsuweten-cgl-1.6256696 29 totall have been arrested over 2 days of police action Fifteen people, including a key leader in the fight against the Coastal GasLink pipeline as well as two journalists, were arrested Friday as police action continued against opponents of the project being built west of Prince George, B.C. RCMP broke down the door at a resistance camp, known as Coyote camp, that has occupied a key work site for Coastal GasLink since Sept. 25, and arrested multiple occupants — including two who police say identified themselves as journalists. Police said upon arrival at the camp Friday, they read a copy of a B.C. Supreme Court injunction notice allowing pipeline construction to move forward and warned those inside to leave multiple times, before forcibly entering and making arrests. The Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) said those arrested Friday also included photojournalist Amber Bracken, who was on assignment for news outlet The Narwhal, and documentary filmmaker Michael Toledano. On Nov. 18, 14 people were arrested as RCMP dismantled blockades along the Morice River Forest Service Road that lead to two work camps.The blockades stranded about 500 Coastal GasLink employees, causing water rations and fears over food shortages, after the company declined to comply with an eviction notice issued by the Gidimt'en Checkpoint, which controls access to part of the Wet'suwet'en territory. Coastal GasLink has signed deals with 20 First Nation elected band councils along the pipeline route, including from Wet'suwet'en territory, but has not won approval of the majority of hereditary chiefs. The elected council of the Wet'suwet'en First Nation issued a statement Wednesday condemning the ongoing pipeline resistance.a day later, the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs released a statement in solidarity with the Gidimt'en members of the Wet'suwet'en Nation. In an online statement issued by the Office of the Wet'suwet'en on Friday, the hereditary chiefs of the clans of the Wet'suwet'en condemned the police raids. "We have not nor will ever support the CGL pipeline... we declare that RCMP are not welcome on out territories," the statement signed by 12 hereditary chiefs representing five Wet'suwet'en clans read.   Quebec's Roxham Road reopens to asylum seekers after pandemic ban https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/roxham-road-reopen-1.6257868 Crossings were banned in March 2020, citing pandemic concerns The federal government lifted its ban on unauthorized border crossings Sunday, citing the improving public health situation and the reopening of the land border with the United States. (Charles Krupa/The Associated Press) Now, those crossing at unofficial crossings will once again be allowed to enter the country to claim asylum and remain in Canada. he said she didn't expect large numbers of asylum seekers to cross using Roxham Road, in part because they don't necessarily need to do so at the land border. [Crossing] through Roxham Road is for the asylum seekers who are waiting in the United States and would like to come here," she said. "Otherwise, they arrive by plane."Those who arrive by air can also make an asylum claim once they arrive on Canadian soil. "There were people who had been in the U.S. for some time who didn't feel safe anymore," she said. "Of course, the political context is quite different now, which means that we don't expect near the same numbers." Both Villefranche and Dench say the government should still repeal the Safe Third Country Agreement, saying it forces asylum seekers to use irregular crossings like Roxham Road.Under that treaty, a refugee claimant must make a claim in the first "safe country" they arrive in. That means asylum seekers who come into Canada from the U.S. are turned away at official ports of entry.Dench said that if Canada withdrew from the Safe Third Country Agreement, then claimants wouldn't need to use illegal crossings like Roxham Road.   30 Ontario inspectors laid off despite Doug Ford promise no one will lose jobs https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-inspectors-layoffs-college-of-trades-doug-ford-1.6255374 Ministry of Labour taking over College of Trades enforcement duties, but not hiring existing staff More than 30 inspectors who enforce credentials in the skilled trades have received layoff notices as a result of a decision by Premier Doug Ford's government The layoff notices went out last week to inspectors in the compliance and enforcement section of the Ontario College of Trades (OCOT), the agency that licenses tradespeople such as electricians, plumbers, auto mechanics and hairstylists.  The Ford government is dissolving the agency, but all its duties continue. Its inspection role is being shifted to the Ministry of Labour and its work related to apprenticeships goes to a new body called Skilled Trades Ontario. Despite the continuation of their duties — and even though most OCOT managers and staff get to stay on the provincial payroll with Skilled Trades Ontario — the 30-plus inspectors face being out of work come February."Doug Ford said no one would lose their jobs," said Terry Dorgan, an inspector who has been in the job since 2013. "We trusted him." 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Shortly after the Federal Court of Appeal hearing about the constitutionality of the Canada-US Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA), Host Kelley Humber sat down with one of the members of the litigation team, Heather Neufeld. Heather is an immigration and refugee lawyer, and one of 9 lawyers working to overturn the STCA by advocating for refugees' constitutional rights in Canada. Heather discusses the Section 7  (life, liberty, security of the person) and Section 15 (equality) claims being made, some of the challenges of evidence gathering for a case of this nature and scale, and how COVID-19 has impacted how she litigates.   On 15 April 2021, the Federal Court of Appeal ended up ruling in favour of the STCA. Heather and her team have recently applied for leave to the Supreme Court of Canada. This is a case to watch for anyone interested in refugee and human rights.

For this bilingual episode of the Ottawa Law Review podcast, we discuss immigration and refugee law in Canada and its' recent developments. Omra Masstan discusses the 2020 Federal Court decision on the Safe Third Country... Read More

In part one of our interview with refugee lawyer, we discuss the Canada-US Safe Third Country Agreement, including the constitutional issues triggered by the US's detention of refugee claimants.

Senator Ratna Omidvar has dedicated her life to strengthening migration, diversity, and inclusion, through roles as president of the Maytree Foundation, the head of Ryerson's Global Diversity Exchange, and her continued work with the World Refugee Council. On this episode, Ratna and Nate discuss what was missing in the throne speech, reasons to better support charities and essential migrant workers, why the Safe Third Country Agreement needs to go, her bill to support the forcibly displaced, and how Canada's future success depends on immigration.

Meet Michael Bossin, one of the co-counsel for the Applicants in the Canadian Council for Refugees v Canada decision, where the Federal Court of Appeal found the Safe Third Country Agreement unconstitutional. In this episode, we talk how the decision found the STCA violates the Charter rights (section 7) of refugee claimants, the legal analysis behind the reasoning, and the immense work behind the scenes undertaken to build the case.

August 13, 2020: Major (Ret'd) Russ Cooper, President of C3RF (Canadian Citizens for Charter Rights and Freedoms), speaks with CHP Canada Leader, Rod Taylor and Deputy Leader, Peter Vogel about Canada's porous borders, the judicial activism that is undermining Canada's laws (like the Safe Third Country Agreement with the United States) and the false narrative of Islamophobia (M-103).

On July 22, the Federal Court of Canada ruled that a pact that turns refugees back at the Canada-US border is unconstitutional. The Safe Third Country Agreement was brought in 16 years ago and designated the United States as a safe country for refugees. The court challenge was brought by the Canadian Council for Refugees, Amnesty International and the Canadian Council of Churches, as well as several refugees turned back at the border. We speak with Janet Dench of the Canadian Council of Refugees.

On July 22, the Federal Court of Canada ruled that a pact that turns refugees back at the Canada-US border is unconstitutional. The Safe Third Country Agreement was brought in 16 years ago and designated the United States as a safe country for refugees. The court challenge was brought by the Canadian Council for Refugees, Amnesty International and the Canadian Council of Churches, as well as several refugees turned back at the border. We speak with Janet Dench of the Canadian Council of Refugees.

A landmark ruling last week found that sending refugee claimants back to the United States under the Safe Third Country Agreement violates their human rights—and a federal judge has given the government six months to fix or terminate the policy. What does this mean for the US-Canada border? For the thousands of refugees every year that arrive in the United States then try to make it to Canada? To understand this agreement you have to go back to the months after 9/11, when immigration and border security were undergoing massive changes. And to understand why the agreement has been invalidated in court, you need to look at what's changed at the border in the years since then. GUEST: Sharry Aiken, Professor of Immigration Law, Queen's University

Jonathan, an asylum-seeker from Haiti, has a collection of bus tickets from his trip last fall from Florida to the US-Canada border. The last bus dropped him off in Plattsburgh, New York, a little over 20 miles from Canada. Then, he took a taxi to the border. But he didn't go to an official border crossing. Instead, he followed instructions from other asylum-seekers. “My friend sent me every [piece of] information,” said Jonathan, who asked to use only his first name because his asylum case is pending.That information included videos posted online of an informal crossing point north of Plattsburgh. The spot, a country road that reaches a dead end in a gravel patch at the border, has become so popular with asylum-seekers that police now wait, 24/7, on the Canadian side to detain new arrivals.But like tens of thousands of other asylum-seekers trying to reach Canada from the US in the past four years, Jonathan took this route to avoid a bilateral deal between the two countries known as the Safe Third Country Agreement. Signed in the wake of 9/11, the deal allows both the US and Canada to turn back asylum-seekers who present themselves at official border crossings if they first passed through the other country. In practice, it has more frequently impacted asylum-seekers arriving in Canada after having lived in or transited through the United States. But last week, a Canadian judge ruled the agreement violates asylum-seekers' rights because of what happens after people are turned back to the US if they arrive at official border crossings. Detention conditions to which returned asylum-seekers may be subject in the US violates asylum-seekers' protections under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the judge found.Related: Canadian court weighs whether the US is safe for asylum-seekersAlex Neve, secretary general of Amnesty International Canada, which was a party to the legal challenge, explained that those who do arrive at the US border at official crossing points and are turned back are returned to US border agents. “You may very well end up in detention for an extended period of time. In immigration detention centers, sometimes commingled with criminal convicts. That's very commonplace.”Alex Neve, Secretary General, Amnesty International Canada“You may very well end up in detention for an extended period of time. In immigration detention centers, sometimes commingled with criminal convicts. That's very commonplace,” Neve said. In her ruling Wednesday, Canadian Federal Court Justice Ann Marie McDonald focused on the experience of plaintiff Nedira Mustefa, an asylum-seeker who is originally from Ethiopia.After being turned back from Canada, Mustefa spent a month in a New York county jail, which included time in solitary confinement until she was released on bond. Unable to get halal food in jail, Mustefa lost 15 pounds. McDonald wrote: “Although the US system has been subject to much debate and criticism, a comparison of the two systems is not the role of this Court, nor is it the role of this Court to pass judgment on the US asylum system.”However, she continued: “Canada cannot turn a blind eye to the consequences that befell Ms. Mustefa in its efforts to adhere to the [Safe Third Country Agreement].” The ruling leaves the agreement in place for the next six months to allow the government to respond. Amnesty International Canada and the Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers have urged Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government not to appeal. Related: As asylum-seekers trek north, Canada examines border loopholeMayor of Plattsburgh, Colin Read, says that despite the notoriety of the back road where Jonathan crossed, some families still approach official border crossings because they either do not know of the agreement or think they fall under exempted categories. The first family of asylum-seekers he encountered back in 2017 had tried to apply for asylum at the Champlain–St. Bernard de Lacolle border crossing, a half-hour drive north of Plattsburgh, New York.According to Read, the father of the family had $2,000 in his pocket to begin what the family hoped was a new life in Canada. Turned back from Canada as ineligible to enter and apply for asylum, he was detained by US border officers who found the sum suspicious. Eventually, Read said, “He's … transported to Buffalo, which is the main [immigration] detention center in our region, and there's a wife and a bunch of kids in hand with no place to go.”Their situation became the catalyst for locals to form a group called Plattsburgh Cares, which has provided support to immigrants attempting to reach Canada in increasing numbers since the start of the Trump administration. Those, like Jonathan, who cross between official ports of entry — having reached Canadian soil — have the right to apply for asylum. Jonathan is now living in Montreal while awaiting his asylum decision.These irregular border crossers became politically contentious in Canada, with some politicians characterizing them as rule breakers. If the Safe Third Country Agreement lapses, they will be allowed to apply for asylum at normal border crossings. A spokesperson for Canadian Public Safety Minister Bill Blair said Wednesday that the government is “currently reviewing” the decision.Craig Damien Smith, associate director of the Global Migration Lab at the University of Toronto, noted the six-month suspension expires just days after the US presidential inauguration in January. “The big question is whether or not more people will decide to come as a result of this decision. We don't know that,” he said. “It's very difficult to say. And I think that much of this will depend on what happens in the November election.”

Linda Feldmann of the Christian Scientist Monitor comments on President Trump's decision to send federal law enforcement agents to Portland - and whether the decision is part of his political strategy; Our happiness columnist Jennifer Moss talks about the need to take some time away from work, even though all the uncertainty created by the pandemic may have left us reluctant to do so; More than half of the recent COVID-19 cases in Ontario have been in people under 39 years of age. Dr. Charles Gardner, the Medical Officer of Health, Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit offers his reaction puts these new statistics in perspective for us; The sixteen year-old agreement between Canada and United States on refugees has been deemed unconstitutional by a Canadian court. Vasanthi Venkatesh, a professor in the faculty of law at the University of Windsor discusses the future of the Safe Third Country Agreement; As more Canadians go back to work and get ready for school, there have been spikes in the number of cases of COVID-19. And that has some people worried about the prospect of a second wave. Epidemiologist Tim Sly offers his reaction; The CBC's Haydn Watters talked to people about the dilemma for the media in covering so-called 'anti-maskers'. In so doing are broadcasters like the CBC promulgating opinions that are contrary to public health experts?; Debra Corbeil of 'The Planet D', travel blog recommends some destinations for your Ontario staycation.

Immigration lawyer, Guidy Mamann joins the show to talk about the historic ruling, and what it means.

Kelly talks to immigration lawyer, Guidy Mamman.

Can you imagine what it feels like to live in fear, or in persecution? Can you imagine what it means to hide with your little children under a fragile roof while war jets are flying over your home and bombing your street? Can you imagine being hunted by gangs who want to take your daughters to sell them, or who want to kill your father for leaving the gang? Most of us are privileged to never have had to live in fear, and it is so hard for many of us to even imagine it. On World Refugee Day let us remember that we continue to send the vulnerable, the weak, and the persecuted back to the US as we uphold the Safe Third Country Agreement.

This week, a number of groups are taking the federal government to court over the Safe Third Country Agreement, an agreement that prohibits people from entering Canada from the U.S. — and vice versa — at official border crossings and asking for asylum. Those challenging the deal are arguing that it should be totally scrapped. And they’re asking the courts to decide: Is the U.S. a safe country for refugees?  Host Tamara Khandaker speaks to Alex Neve, the secretary general of Amnesty International Canada, one of the organizations involved in the court challenge. He recently went to the U.S.-Mexico border, and takes us through what he saw.

Peter, Deanna and Steven discuss where Canada's political parties stand on immigration. 1:45 - Where do the parties stand with regards to letting provinces decide who immigrates? 13:28 – Immigration levels 23:30 – What are the promises with regards to border security and the Safe Third Country Agreement? 36:00 – Temporary Foreign Workers 42:00 – Application feesFees 46:00 – Settlement services and values tests 48:00 – Where parties can work together on and general trends.

Peter Sherman who is in for Alex Pierson is joined with Craig Damian Smith, Associate Director of the Global Migration Lab at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy. They discuss how Canada and the United States are closer to redrawing the Safe Third Country Agreement covering asylum seekers, as Ottawa looks to stem the flow of refugee claimants crossing between authorized points of entry.  

Solidarity with the Migrant Caravan from Honduras to the USA; denouncing Canadian complicity. A feature No Borders Media interview with migrant justice organizers Stacey Gomez and Yurissa Varela -> Listen, download and share here: https://soundcloud.com/nobordersmedia/migrantcaravansolidarity On this edition of No Borders Media, we explore in more detail the recent migrant caravan that courageously traveled from Honduras, through Guatemala, to the US-Mexico border. We speak with two migrant justice organizers - Stacey Gomez and Yurissa Varela - who are based in Halifax and Ottawa respectively, but also with strong links to Central America. Together, Stacey and Yurissa provide basic background about the caravan, including an eye-witness account from Veracruz, Mexico by Yurissa. They break down the lies and myths about the caravan perpetuated by the Trump administration, the far-right, and much of the mainstream media. Stacey and Yurissa describe the mutual aid between migrants, and solidarity expressed by supporters of the caravan during its journey. There is a focus on the situation of LGBTQ+ migrants, as well as the current women-led hunger strike in Tijuana by caravan participants. Importantly, we together breakdown Canadian state and corporate complicity in creating the displacement of Central Americans, such as the role of destructive mining companies like Goldcorp and Aura Minerals in Honduras and Guatemala. We also focus on debunking Canada's role as some sort of state that welcomes migrants, in the context of the continued imposition of the Safe Third Country Agreement with the USA, as well as the deportation of migrants who reside in Canada, such as Lucy Francineth Granados who was forcibly deported to Guatemala in April. This interview was recorded on December 3, 2018, by Jaggi Singh of No Borders Media. The interview ends with the track Pa'l Norte by Calle 13. -> Listen, download and share here: https://soundcloud.com/nobordersmedia/migrantcaravansolidarity ------- Here are some other recent No Borders Media podcasts of interest: - Grassroots Black Canada & Opposing the Deportation of Abdoul Abdi (interview with El Jones) Listen here: https://soundcloud.com/nobordersmedia/grassrootsblackcanada - Mina Ramos (End Immigration Detention Network) on deaths in CBSA custody Listen here: https://soundcloud.com/nobordersmedia/minaramoscbsaresistance - #OccupyICE and #AbolishICE actions in the USA; interview with Mapache from Occupy ICE San Antonio Listen here: https://soundcloud.com/nobordersmedia/mapachesatx - No Borders Media News Roundup Podcast #1 (Prison Strike, Trump Resistance, Opposing the Far-Right, and more!) with El Jones (Halifax), Jaggi Singh (Montreal), Syed Hussan (Toronto) & Harjap Grewal (Vancouver) Listen here: https://soundcloud.com/nobordersmedia/newsroundup090918 ------- NO BORDERS MEDIA No Borders Media is an autonomous left-wing media network. We share and create content that supports the struggles of communities in resistance, with a focus on the self-determination struggles of Indigenous peoples, migrants, refugees and working class people of colour in the context of opposition to capitalism and colonialism. Some current focuses include: migrant justice, resistance to borders, anti-fascism and anarchism. We are in the early stages our independent media project. To stay in touch send us an e-mail at nobordersmedianetwork@gmail.com or look for No Borders Media on facebook, twitter and soundcloud. You can find our podcasts at google play, itunes, stitcher and pocketcasts. Much more to come in the coming weeks and months. No Borders Media fb: www.facebook.com/NoBordersMediaNetwork soundcloud: www.soundcloud.com/NoBordersMedia twitter: twitter.com/NoBordersMedia contact: NoBordersMediaNetwork@gmail.com

Under an agreement signed in 2002, Canada can return asylum-seekers to the US if they have traveled through the US or lived there prior to arriving in Canada. Recent policies north and south of the US-Canadian border pose new challenges to the agreement, as Sean Rehaag, Professor at Osgoode Hall Law School in Toronto, explains.

It's time for the Beauties & the Beast, a weekly politically incorrect panel discussion. Does the Federal government have any intent to strengthen the Safe Third Country Agreement? How has Trudeau's performance as Prime Minister affected Canada? Hear more in The Roy Green Show podcast. Guests: Catherine Swift Linda Leatherdale Michelle Simson (Photo: Global News File) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For 15 years, refugees arriving at the land border between the U.S. and Canada have been refused entry to Canada on the grounds that the United States is a safe country for refugee claimants. With the current harsh climate towards migrants, many Canadians are calling for the Canadian government to suspend the Safe Third Country agreement. We speak with Nadia Abu-Zahra, associate professor of international development and global studies at the University of Ottawa.

For 15 years, refugees arriving at the land border between the U.S. and Canada have been refused entry to Canada on the grounds that the United States is a safe country for refugee claimants. With the current harsh climate towards migrants, many Canadians are calling for the Canadian government to suspend the Safe Third Country agreement. We speak with Nadia Abu-Zahra, associate professor of international development and global studies at the University of Ottawa.

The Boys are back, and discuss asylum and the Safe Third Country Agreement, Doug Ford, the Prime Minister's music festival mishaps, and the potential of a cabinet shuffle.

a 2003 report for Free Speech Radio News on the Safe Third Country Agreement between the U.S. & Canada & the detrimental impacts on immigrants & refugees. below is the intro text for the report : Safe 3rd Country Begins (3:50) The Safe 3rd Country Agreement was signed between Canada & the United States during the G8 Summit in Kananaskis Alberta in June of 2002. The agreement gives the ability to both Canada & the US to automatically deport asylum seekers back to their point of entry, the safe third county. As the Safe Third Country Agreement comes into practice the effects are being illustrated by the case of the thousands of Pakistani's who are currently fleeing the United States to Canada. For many of the Pakistani asylum seekers their Safe Third Country is returning to the United States where they face INS registration. This agreement now embedded in both Canadian & American law leaves asylum seekers in a much more vulnerable position and with little options when it comes to seeking asylum in North America. Stefan Christoff reports from Montreal. /// listen to reports produced for Free Speech Radio News between 2002 - 2012, the flagship Pacifica radio daily news program, these reports were produced in Montreal, but also in Beirut, Lebanon. putting these reports up for archiving purposes, they address numerous grassroots struggles for justice and against oppression, particularly looking at struggles surrounding migrant justice, also indigenous movements for land and rights, while also struggles against colonialist wars today & the persisting impacts of wars past. thank you for listening ! stefan @spirodon

The future of the Safe Third Country Agreement, a Policy Options podcast. As the Trump administration persists with its harsh immigration policy south of the border, calls are mounting for Canada to suspend or rescind the Canada-US Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA). Implemented in 2004, the STCA requires those seeking asylum in Canada or the US to make a refugee claim in whichever country they arrived in first. Sharry Aiken joined the podcast to discuss the STCA and its history. She argues that the US is currently unsafe for refugees, and looks at the political implications of suspending the agreement. Sharry Aiken is an associate professor at Queen’s Law, where she teaches international refugee law, immigration law, international law and international human rights law. She is a past president of the Canadian Council for Refugees. Read the Policy Options article Aiken co-wrote in April 2017: Fortress USA and policy implications for Canada. Download for free. New episodes every second Wednesday. Tweet your questions and comments to @IRPP.

Meghan Murphy speaks with Jaymie Heilman and Maria Walker about the impact of Trump's refugee policies on Central American women.

A Dueling Dialogue based on the politically charged emails exchanged between Canadian leftist, Connor Murphy, and United States Midwestern conservative, Grace Matthews. Both are writers at The Right Left Chronicles. Away from the bubble and the beltway, alone, together or with a guest, Murphy and Matthews squabble over current issues and events that impact everyday citizens in the United States, Canada and elsewhere in the World. It’s unobstructed free speech about politics, media, economy, people, social media, and legislation. Eager listeners with a fascination for presidential politics won’t be disappointed as President Donald J. Trump and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are usually front and center, and rarely far from the topic of the day. 01:15 Asylum Seekers and Refugee Update 01:40 Trudeau Inviting Refugees According to New Democrats 02:00 Safe Third Country Agreement of 2004 05:50 Winter is Coming to Tent City 06:50 On Today's Show - Nuclear Missile Threat From North Korea 07:15 Psychological Profile of Kim Jong Un 14:00 Dangers to Guam 14:55 Canadian Committee Meets On North Korean Crisis 15:30 Canada Opts out of Missile Defense System on West Coast 19:00 The 10,000 km Missile Threat 21:00 Scientific Odds of Nuclear War With North Korea 25:30 Maple Syrop Diplomacy? 26:00 Dennis Rodman As Diplomat?

Efrat Arbel is Assistant Professor at the Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia. She is an executive member of the Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers. A list of Dr. Arbel's recent publications can be found here. During this podcast we talk about three areas that Dr. Arbel has recently focused her research on. These include the distinction between physical borders and legal borders in the refugee context, how interdiction works, and the Safe Third Country Agreement. The Safe Third Country Agreement between Canada and the United States requires that persons seeking refugee protection must make a claim in the first country they arrive in unless they qualify for an exception to the Agreement. In other words, an asylum seeker who wishes to seek refugee status in Canada will typically be denied the ability to do so if they attempt to enter Canada by land from the United States. This episode was recorded before President Trump's recent Executive Order imposed a moratorium on asylum claims in the United States. President Trump's decision has only intensified and magnified many of the issues that Dr. Arbel discusses in this podcast.