Event notes below
Event Host/Institute: IRCC
Event date: June 23rd, 2026
Event type: Webinar
Link : https://torontolip.com/events/refugee-resettlement-and-the-canada-u-s-safe-third-country-agreement-recherche-en-point-de-mire-la-reinstallation-des-refugies-et-lentente-sur-les-tiers-pays-surs-entre-le-canada-et-les/
Description:
The Research Matters event on refugee resettlement and the Canada-U.S. Safe Third Country Agreement explored how Canada’s evolving refugee policies intersect with regional immigration strategies and asylum governance. Speakers highlighted the expansion of refugee resettlement into smaller and mid-sized communities, emphasizing that successful long-term integration depends on strong settlement infrastructure, co-ethnic community networks, and access to essential services. Discussions also examined the persistent challenges newcomers face in smaller centres, including limited transportation, healthcare access, and financial pressures. The event concluded with an analysis of the historical development of the Safe Third Country Agreement, emphasizing that it was designed to balance asylum system management with Canada’s international protection obligations, while raising important questions about its ongoing effectiveness and the need to uphold equitable refugee protection standards.
