B.C. Premier claims Senate committee seeks to weaken bill on extortion loopholes

Premier David Eby criticized a Senate committee for removing essential reforms from Bill C-12, which aimed to prevent individuals linked to extortion from claiming refugee status to delay deportation. He expressed concern that the committee’s actions undermine the integrity of Canada’s immigration system, particularly in British Columbia. Immigration Minister Lena Diab noted that the bill could disqualify a significant number of asylum claims, while rights organizations raised alarms about potential impacts on refugee protections.

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