What is a Safe Third Country: A Trap to Avoid
The Safe Third Country Agreement is an agreement between Canada and the United States that requires refugee claimants to request protection in the first safe country they arrive in. This…
What is an Asylum Seeker?
Asylum seekers are individuals who have fled their home country due to fear of persecution based on their race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group.…
What is a Refugee Claim: A Brief Overview.
A refugee claim is a formal request for protection made by a person who is already in Canada or at a Canadian port of entry. The claim is made initially…
What is a Deportation Order: The Challenge.
A deportation order is a document issued by the government of a country that orders a foreign national to be involuntarily removed from the country. It is issued when a…