U.S. And Canada Reach Deal On Decades Old Asylum Agreement

The agreement would restrict certain migrants from seeking protections in Canada which marks a significant change in how the country accepts asylum seekers.

The U.S. and Canada have reached a deal regarding changes to a decades-old asylum agreement.

The agreement would restrict certain migrants from seeking protections in Canada which marks a significant change in how the country accepts asylum seekers.

Discussions surrounding the issue have been on-going for years, but the increase of people crossing into Canada from the U.S. has placed an urgency on the talks.

President Biden and Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, are expected to announce the modifications to the agreement before Biden returns from his visit to America’s Northern neighbor.