Senate Committee Recommends Limiting Immigration Powers in Border Bill

Senators on the social affairs committee are calling for the removal or significant modification of immigration-related provisions in Bill C-12, which focuses on border security. An in-depth study by the committee highlighted concerns that the bill could violate human rights and lacks procedural fairness, with proposed measures allowing the government to cancel or modify immigration documents. The committee recommends increased parliamentary oversight and additional support for the Immigration and Refugee Board to address a backlog of claims.

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