Should Canada end the Safe Third Country Agreement with the U.S.?

Donald Trump's 'zero-tolerance' migrant policy, which has led to the forcible detention of thousands of children and separation from their parents, has led many critics to question whether the U.S. remains a safe country for asylum seekers. Former Canadian immigration minister Chris Alexander explains why he believes Canada should suspend the Safe Third Country Agreement with the U.S.

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