"... The United States' policies and practices do not meet the conditions set down for authorizing Canada to enter into a STCA," Phelan wrote in his 126-page decision.
"The U.S. does not meet the Refugee Convention requirements nor the [UN] Convention Against Torture prohibition (the Maher Arar case being one example). Further, the STCA does not comply with the relevant provisions of the Charter."
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Friday, December 14, 2007
Canada Holds US Violating Convention Against Torture, Will Accept Refugees, Asylees
Federal court strikes down refugee agreement