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Critic calls out border bill’s proposed new cabinet powers on immigration
- The federal government proposed Bill C-2 on June 5, 2025, to grant the immigration minister new powers over immigration documents in Ottawa.
- The bill aims to address 'one-off' emergencies like pandemics but lacks a clear definition of 'emergency,' raising concerns about possible misuse.
- The minister could pause or alter immigration applications through cabinet orders if they believe it serves the public interest, similar to measures by President Trump.
- NDP critic Jenny Kwan expressed concern about the bill, suggesting that it represents Canada's effort to replicate certain policies currently implemented by the United States.
- The bill’s outcome could increase executive discretion in immigration, prompting debate over transparency and safeguards in future emergencies.
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Critic calls out border bill’s proposed new cabinet powers on immigration
An NDP critic says a provision in the federal government’s border security bill that would give cabinet the power to cancel immigration documents looks like an attempt to 'mimic' measures deployed by the Trump administration in the U.S.
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Critic calls out border bill's proposed new cabinet powers on immigration
OTTAWA — An NDP critic says a provision in the federal government’s border security bill that would give cabinet the power to cancel immigration documents looks like an attempt to “mimic” measures deployed by the Trump administration in the U.S. “It seems to me … this piece of legislation is Canada’s attempt to mimic some […]
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