WNY could see increase in asylum-seekers crossing to Canada

The Safe Third Country Agreement between the United States and Canada requires refugees to seek asylum in whichever country they are in first. If they come from a dangerous situation in they home country and find their way to the United States, the Safe Third pact requires them to seek refuge in the States – even if they believe Canada is the safer option. But there’s a loophole: People who find their way into Canada between ports of entry, perhaps by jetting across the Niagara River or – more likely, and more safely – crossing at Roxham Road, they can claim asylum there.
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