Canada: Federal Court
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The Canadian Council for Refugees et al v Minister for Immigration and Minister for Public Safety
The Applicants challenge the validity and the constitutionality of the legislation implementing the Agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of the United States of America For Cooperation in the Examination of Refugee Status Claims from Nationals of Third Countries (referred to as the “Safe Third Country Agreement” or “STCA”). The Applicants allege that by returning ineligible refugee claimants to the United States (US), Canada exposes them to risks in the form of detention, refoulement, and other violations of their rights contrary to the 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees, 28 July 1951, 189 UNTS at 137 (Refugee Convention or RT) and contrary to the United Nations Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhumane or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CAT, collectively referred to as the Conventions). 22 July 2020 | Judicial Body: Canada: Federal Court | Document type: Case Law | Topic(s): Safe third country | Countries: Canada - United States of America |
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Wangden v. Minister of Citizenship and Immigration and Minister of Public Safety and Preparedness
Application for judicial review. 5 November 2008 | Judicial Body: Canada: Federal Court | Document type: Case Law | Topic(s): Convention refugee - Refugee status determination (RSD) / Asylum procedures - Refugees - Safe third country - Statelessness - Statelessness - Tibetan | Countries: Canada - China - United States of America |
