Canada’s Bill C-12 criticized for impacting refugee and migrant rights

Human rights groups in Canada have condemned the recently passed Bill C-12, stating it poses a significant threat to refugee and migrant rights. The bill restricts asylum seekers’ access to full hearings and allows the government to cancel immigration documents at its discretion. Advocates express concern that these changes could place thousands at risk of persecution and violence, while the government defends the legislation as a necessary measure to address immigration pressures and enhance border security.

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