Anyone who reads the Charter will see that it does not mention anything about hearings for refugee claimants. Any such right would have to be included indirectly to avoid a potential violation of the Charter’s protection of “life, liberty and security” (section 7). The problem with claimants at illegal crossings like Roxham Road is that they are arriving from the U.S. potential Charter violation). Indeed, recent polls are suggesting the country’s pro-immigration consensus could be jeopardized if the government maintains its current position on border refugee claimants.

Source: National Post August 20, 2018 16:07 UTC