Month: September 2022

As a copy editor, it`s important to understand the meaning of words and how they are used in different contexts. One such word is “notwithstanding”, which is commonly used in legal agreements and contracts. In these documents, it`s important to understand the meaning of “notwithstanding” and how it affects the agreement. First, let`s define […]

The Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA) is a treaty that was signed between Canada and the United States in 2004. The agreement outlines a set of guidelines for the management of refugee claims, specifically requiring that refugee claimants make their claims in the first country they arrive in, with a few exceptions. Recently, the […]