Flowchart depicting the steps in the Canadian refugee claim process from arrival and intake through screening, hearings, decisions, appeals, and potential removal.

New Refugee Laws in Canada: 30,000 Face Ineligibility and Potential Removal

Canada’s Bill C-12 has issued 30,000 “Procedural Fairness Letters” to asylum seekers, indicating eligibility issues for hearings due to retroactive deadlines. The law tightens rules for applicants, particularly impacting South Asian migrants. Critics argue that paper assessments lack the personal touch essential for understanding individual stories, leading to widespread anxiety in these communities. Continue reading New Refugee Laws in Canada: 30,000 Face Ineligibility and Potential Removal