Canada refugee policy shift

Ottawa (National Times Bureau): Canada’s immigration system is entering a new and controversial chapter with the passage of Bill C-12, a law that significantly expands federal authority while tightening key pathways for newcomers and asylum seekers. Framed by the government as a necessary modernization, the legislation is being viewed by critics as a power shift that could reshape how immigration decisions are made and who gets to stay. At the heart of the bill is a major structural change: the federal government now has the authority to pause, cancel, or terminate immigration and visa applications if deemed to be in…