Amending government’s Citizenship Bill ‘necessary,’ says Sen. Omidvar, Senate sponsor of Bill C-6

Independent Senator Ratna Omidvar is proposing a change to government legislation that would see citizenship revocation have a more independent process. Meanwhile, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Minister Ahmed Hussen is defending the bill as drafted.

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Minister Ahmed Hussen at the Senate Social Affairs, Science and Technology Committee on Wednesday, March 1. Mr. Hussen told the committee he believes the bill is sound as-is, but is open to considering amendments. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

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BY RACHEL AIELLO

March 2, 2017

Independent Senator Ratna Omidvar, who was appointed last year by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, says Senators are preparing to amend a key plank of the government’s mandate next week, the Citizenship Bill C-6, a move she calls "necessary" and says she's received support from some Senate Libera...

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