The agreement restricting entry of asylum claimants into Canada from the U.S., effectively closing Roxham Road in Quebec, will be challenging for law enforcement to implement and could lead asylum seekers to face increased dangers, according to a government analysis.
The document, prepared by the federal government as part of the regulatory changes to the Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA), provides new details on the deal’s objectives, including reducing pressure on Canada’s immigration system, its costs, and potential impacts.
It also states that “public confidence in Canada’s ability to manage the border” was a key motivation behind the changes to the agreement, announced three weeks ago during U.S. President Joe Biden’s
