More Haitian asylum seekers expected to arrive in Canada, advocate says

Canada should prepare for an influx of Haitian asylum seekers arriving from the United States, according to Frantz André, a Montreal-based advocate. He anticipates a new wave of individuals making the journey north after a U.S. Supreme Court decision revoked legal protections for migrants fleeing violence and natural disasters in Haiti and Syria.

André stated he is aware of several individuals already en route to Canada following the ruling, which places hundreds of thousands of people at risk of detention and deportation. While some new arrivals may be permitted to file asylum claims in Canada due to having close family ties, André warned that others will likely be handed over to U.S. authorities.

"But he says the rest will likely be turned over to U.S. authorities where they could be detained and deported back to countries where they face dangers," the article states.

Julia Sande, a lawyer with Amnesty International Canada, criticized the court's decision, calling it further evidence that the United States cannot be considered a safe country for asylum seekers. She suggested that Canada should withdraw from a key refugee agreement that permits the return of asylum seekers to the U.S. based on the premise of it being a safe country.

The situation highlights ongoing concerns about asylum policies and the safety of migrants in the United States, prompting calls for Canada to reassess its own border and refugee agreements.

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But he says the rest will likely be turned over to U.S. authorities where they could be detained and deported back to countries where they face dangers.