Fortress USA and Policy Implications for Canada

Policy Options: April 4, 2017

13 Pages Posted: 23 May 2017 Last revised: 19 Jun 2023

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Naomi Alboim

Queen's University - School of Policy Studies

Sharryn J. Aiken

Queen's University (Canada) - Faculty of Law

Date Written: April 4, 2017

Abstract

This paper examines the implications for Canada of President Trump's 2017 Executive Orders relating to US immigration, refugee and enforcement policies. In addition to a plea for careful scrutiny of new US border policies, the authors call for immediate suspension of the Canada-US Safe Third Country Agreement in relation to refugees.

Keywords: Immigration, Refugees, Border, Executive Orders

Suggested Citation

Alboim, Naomi and Aiken, Sharryn J., Fortress USA and Policy Implications for Canada (April 4, 2017). Policy Options: April 4, 2017 , Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2972082

Naomi Alboim

Queen's University - School of Policy Studies ( email )

Ontario K7L 3N6
Canada

Sharryn J. Aiken (Contact Author)

Queen's University (Canada) - Faculty of Law ( email )

Macdonald Hall
Kingston, Ontario K7L 3N6
Canada

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