Canada Must Decide Whether the U.S. Is a Safe Country for Migrants

The ‘safe third country’ agreement between the U.S. and Canada is on trial in Canada’s federal court. New Democratic Party MP Jenny Kwan says the agreement, which makes it harder to apply for asylum, is immoral.

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