As an individual directly effected by some of the most recent U.S. policies, I feel an obligation to at least try and gain some support on this. There are a growing number of groups in the U.S., including immigrants, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and other marginalized communities who are no longer feeling secure due to recent and potentially forthcoming policies. For them, safety, a basic human right, has become a luxury.

The current 'Safe Third Country' status unfairly assumes that the U.S. remains a universally safe haven for asylum seekers. However, in the face of shifting political ideologies, this assumption has become increasingly questionable. The effects have been dire, creating an environment where those targeted by wrongful persecution may not find the safety they urgently need.

Stripped of the option to seek asylum in Canada, a lifeline is dissolving for countless individuals. This is a significant issue, given that the European Union may have barriers either due to financial constraints or other limiting circumstances.

It is critical that Canada reconsiders its stance and revoking the U.S.'s 'Safe Third Country' status should be an urgent priority. By doing so, we can open doors for people who need them, delivering on our commitment to uphold the human rights of all individuals, no matter where they come from. 

To me, personally, this would broaden my opportunities. I mean, I really do hate to try and play into fear, here, but there's a good reason to be scared. I'm thirteen, I shouldn't have to be considering putting up a petition of all things that very well nobody may actually see, because it was a bit moving to seriously just have to look at the Canadian immigration website and get told "You're safe," when the government has other plans.

The U.S. is a well-off country, yes, that's correct, they have the resources to protect and support people, but recent policy has shown that it's not the issue. The issue is that they're choosing not to. The current administration has already passed several unconstitutional laws, which violates the reasoning listed that the U.S has been proven 'an asylum for human rights'.