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[Alshammat]

All major Canadian political parties except the governing Liberals have openly expressed strong concerns about the ministerial powers in Bill C-12 that allow mass-cancellation of immigration status under the broadly defined “public interest” clause (IRPA s.87.301–87.305). These concerns center on how the powers could become arbitrary, lack due process protections, and be used to mass-cancel applications, permits, and even current permanent residency with minimal oversight.

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[Fiat@fifo]

Thank you very much for sharing this positive news, much appreciated

What I share here is backed by verifiable evidence. One of my friends runs a well-known media monitoring company in the Middle East, and I provided him with targeted keywords related to the Startup Visa program and Bill C‑12. As a result, I receive daily reports covering every piece of traditional or social media content mentioning these topics.

However, keep in mind that things can change quickly, and nothing is guaranteed. My personal assessment, based on recent news, is that the bill will likely pass after some amendments. The most controversial aspects remain the “public interest” clause and the broad ministerial powers it grants.

What I didn’t mention before is that over 300 organizations — including Amnesty International, the Canadian Council for Refugees, and CILA — have publicly called for the full withdrawal of Bill C‑12. They warned that the bill replicates the problems of Bill C‑2, citing human rights risks such as retroactive refugee exclusions, erosion of due process, and potential mass cancellations harming vulnerable groups like survivors of gender‑based violence and applicants stuck in the Startup Visa backlog.