WASHINGTON — The federal government says procedural changes planned by the United States to tighten rules for asylum seekers coming from Canada are in line with the Safe Third Country Agreement.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada spokesperson Matthew Krupovich said the changes “do not impact the terms of the (agreement) nor the criteria for an exemption or exception under the agreement.”

People entering the U.S. from Canada and making an asylum claim there will now have four hours to consult with lawyers instead of 24 hours{ai:summary}<p>The feds are tightening the screws on asylum rules for those coming from Canada, but they say it's just business as usual under the Safe Third Country Agreement. The criteria for exemptions remain untouched, so don’t expect any major shifts.</p><p>Like smoke drifting through a dark alley, things stay the same on paper, but you know the streets tell a different story. #illegals</p>

U.S. plan to tighten border rules for asylum seekers in line with law: Canadian officials

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