Bill C-12, the Strengthening Canada’s Immigration System and Borders Act, has become law, receiving Royal Assent on March 26, 2026. It authorizes massive changes to immigration and asylum processes, including canceling thousands of pending refugee claims retroactively, imposing strict new eligibility rules, and increasing government power to cancel or suspend immigration documents in the “public interest”.
The slide show below breaks down the key points of this new law.
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At a time when Canada’s immigration system is already under strain, these changes mark a significant shift in how refugee protection and migration management are approached. For newcomers, advocates, and service providers, understanding what has changed—and what it means in practice—is essential.
