As the Trump administration intensifies its deportation efforts in early 2025, Canada faces mounting pressure to clarify its asylum policies. The debate centers around Canada’s capacity to handle a potential surge in asylum seekers and its legal obligations under existing frameworks. While the Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA) with the US remains a key policy tool, experts call for a renewed examination of Canada’s approach to refugee claims. The situation highlights the delicate balance between maintaining border control and upholding humanitarian commitments in an increasingly complex immigration landscape.
Canada’s asylum policy under scrutiny as Trump’s deportations begin
