Bill C-12 2026: New Citizenship Rules for Canadian Immigrants
Learn how Bill C-12 proposes changes to Canadian citizenship requirements in 2026. Understand new rules for immigrants and permanent residents.
Learn how Bill C-12 proposes changes to Canadian citizenship requirements in 2026. Understand new rules for immigrants and permanent residents.
Bill C-12 introduces sweeping asylum restrictions including a one-year bar for late claims and a 14-day deadline for irregular border crossers. Over 30,000 applicants may be affected. Learn the full details.
Ottawa, April 10, 2026 – Canada’s Immigration Department has begun sending letters to approximately 30,000 refugee claimants informing them that they may be ineligible for asylum hearings under newly tightened rules. Some claimants…
The Strengthening Canada’s Immigration System and Borders Act receives Royal Assent, enhancing border security and immigration processes.
Canada has just weaponized its immigration toolkit. With Bill C‑12 now law, refugee claimants face hard one‑year and 14‑day deadlines, IRCC gains sweeping powers to cancel or pause immigration documents, and governments can share your data more easily than ever. Here’s why this controversial “strong borders” law could be both a blessing and a shock for people hoping to come to Canada.