Sober second thought is needed on C-12
The law would grant cabinet broad authority to suspend, terminate, or cancel entire categories of immigration applications whenever deemed to be in the ‘public interest.’ Without clearer definitions and safeguards, such powers could be exercised in response to short-term political pressures.
Most Canadians expect the government to fix the immigration system. Long processing delays and growing backlogs have created a widespread perception that the system is under strain. Public concern is legitimate.
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