Although what now seems to be in another lifetime, Brexit used to heavily dominate our headlines. The constant back-and-forth between Westminster and Brussels kept many on the edge of their seats, anticipating what life will be like once we finally leave the EU. However, less has been given to the impact this will have on our human rights, more specifically, LGBTQ+ rights. While there has been no dramatic change overnight, despite the transition period having passed, the EU can no longer be used as a preventative barrier to new laws or legislation being overturned.

Since 2004, the Safe Third-Country Agreement (STCA) has regulated the flow of migrants entering Canada from the US. However, the STCA may have run its course, according to a Federal Court ruling handed down in June.