Canada will cancel thousands of refugee claims under new retroactive law
Canada will cancel thousands of refugee claims under new retroactive law
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Canada will cancel thousands of refugee claims under new retroactive law
Immigration and borders legislation known as Bill C-12 has received royal assent. It will mean thousands of asylum seekers have their claims terminated.
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“This (law) is the most significant rollback of refugee rights in Canada in over a decade,” said Adam Sadinsky of the Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers. “It’s disappointing that Canada has joined other countries in a race to the bottom in terms of protection of rights for migrants and vulnerable people.”