*Summary of Bill C-12 (Strengthening Canada's Immigration System and Borders Act)*
Bill C-12 has become law in Canada, strengthening the country's immigration and asylum systems in 4 key areas: new eligibility requirements for asylum claims, a modernized asylum process, domestic information sharing, and immigration document and application authorities.
*Key Points:*
- *New Eligibility Requirements:*
- Asylum claims made over 1 year after entry into Canada (after June 24, 2020) won't be referred to the IRB.
- Claims from people entering between ports of entry along the Canada-US land border and claiming asylum after 14 days won't be referred to the IRB.
- *Modernized Asylum Process:*
- Simplify online application process.
- Refer only complete claims to the IRB.
- Decide claims only while claimant is in Canada.
- Remove inactive cases.
- *Domestic Information Sharing:*
- IRCC can share info with federal, provincial, and territorial partners.
- Safeguards in place to protect applicants' privacy and Charter rights.
- *Immigration Document and Application Authorities:*
- IRCC can cancel, suspend, or change immigration documents in the public interest.
- Decisions require Governor in Council approval and are published in the Canada Gazette.
