The spring report by the auditor general found the Canadian immigration system has not been able to handle the spike in claims made by an influx of irregular migrants. Continue reading
Proposed changes to refugee laws would prevent asylum-seekers from making claims in Canada if they have made similar claims in certain other countries, including the United States. Continue reading
Here’s why two academics studying immigration say they aren’t surprised by the suggestions in a survey done for federal immigration officials. Continue reading
American officials are inching closer to allowing talks to amend the Safe Third Country Agreement with Canada. Continue reading
A plan costing $1.18 billion over five years is promised in the 2019 federal budget to beef up border security Continue reading
‘They are being dishonest,’ Conservative immigration critic Michelle Rempel says of the government after memos show officials say the Safe Third Country Agreement is not working. Continue reading
The Safe Third Country Agreement governing asylum claims between Canada and the United States is “no longer working as intended,” according to documents obtained by Global News. Continue reading
More irregular border crossers have arrived in Canada so far this year than by this time last year. That comes despite the government claiming the “crisis” has calmed. Continue reading
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has assigned sweeping responsibilities to Bill Blair, the new minister in charge of border security and organized crime, tasking him with leading the file on irregular migration and examining whether Canada should ban handguns and assault weapons. Continue reading
Tempers flared at an emergency meeting of the House of Commons immigration committee on Tuesday, with witnesses and MPs clashing repeatedly. Continue reading