'A win on all fronts': Federal Court quashes Ottawa's attempt to stop legal challenge on cabinet secrets in Canada-U.S. refugee deal
- Posted on January 20, 2026
- By The Toronto Star
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'A win on all fronts': Federal Court quashes Ottawa's attempt to stop legal challenge on cabinet secrets in Canada-U.S. refugee deal

The judge’s ruling means the proceeding returns to the applicants original application to compel the Canadian government to disclose information covered by cabinet confidences in reviewing and confirming the U.S. is a safe country for asylum seekers.