The Canadian federal government aims to gain the authority to cancel groups of visa applications, particularly from India and Bangladesh, due to rising concerns over fraud, as detailed in internal documents obtained by CBC News. This initiative involves collaboration between Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), and U.S. partners, focusing on identifying fraudulent visitor visa applications. Immigration Minister Lena Diab has publicly cited reasons like pandemics or wars for these powers, while civil society groups express concerns about potential mass deportations. The government seeks to address increasing asylum claims and processing delays stemming from these countries, aiming to enhance border security and reduce application backlogs.
