The Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA) between Canada and the United States puts vulnerable refugees at risk. 

Amnesty International, along with eight refugee claimants, the Canadian Council for Refugees and the Canadian Council of Churches are currently challenging the Safe Third Country Agreement before the Supreme Court of Canada, on the basis that it violates refugee’s rights to equality, and life, liberty and security of the person under the Charter. 

Despite the constitutionality of the STCA being in question, reports suggest that the government is attempting to expand this agreement, which would put refugees at greater risk. 

That is why we need your help.

Please join us in calling on the Canadian government to respect refugee rights by rescinding the Safe Third Country Agreement.

Under the STCA, refugees who arrive at official ports of entry to seek protection in Canada are sent back to the US, where they face detention and rights violations. This encourages refugee claimants to cross the border into Canada between ports of entry, sometimes in perilous conditions.

Thank you for using your voice to call on Canada to rescind the Safe Third Country Agreement. 

Sincerely, 
 

Julia Sande
Human Rights Law and Policy Campaigner
Amnesty International Canada