Liberal border bill returns to the House after Conservative, Bloc enhancements at committee

NDP MP Jenny Kwan says it was 'astounding and horrific' to see the Liberals work with the Conservatives to lead Canada toward a more 'draconian' immigration system through Bill C-12.

After successfully proposing nearly 30 amendments to strengthen and enhance Bill C-12, Conservative Immigration critic Michelle Rempel Garner says the Liberals still need to go further to meaningfully reform Canada's immigration system. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY STUART BENSON

December 3, 2025

Recognized opposition parties are signalling they remain open to advancing the Liberals' updated border bill that would expand federal powers to deny entry to Canada and to remove migrants already here. And despite their amendments being “expeditiously rejected,” the NDP...

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