Jeffry A. Houseis a lawyer in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He is best known for his efforts on behalf and representation of fugitive American soldiers and Native Canadian protesters... (wikipedia)
We're asking that this court state that we would have a right to litigate that question and provide evidence on that question.
Our view is that if the United States does not recognize that people have a right, under the U.N jurisprudence, to object to certain types of wars, then they can't go to the U.S for protection, they have to come to Canada.
There are a fair number without status and a fair number on student visas.
I'm aware of about 20 active refugee claims. I believe there's another 150 to 180 others who are waiting to see what the outcome is here.