Bill C-12, the Strengthening Canada’s Immigration System and Borders Act, is now law and changes how refugee claims are processed. Claimants who cross the border irregularly and miss a 14-day filing window, or who wait more than a year to claim asylum, can lose their right to a hearing before the Immigration and Refugee Board....
Canada’s immigration landscape continues to evolve, and the August 2025 immigration data provides a revealing snapshot of current challenges. While fewer refugee protection claims were filed compared to the previous month, the backlog of pending cases continued to expand. This dual trend highlights a pressing issue: Canada’s immigration system is receiving fewer new claims but...
