In a move sparking intense debate, Canada’s government introduced Bill C-2, the Strong Borders Act, in June 2025, legislation pitched as enhancing border security but with a deeper aim: empowering officials to cancel or suspend thousands of immigration applications and permits in bulk.
As of September 17, 2025, the bill is at the second reading stage in the House of Commons, with active debates occurring as recently as September 16.
The bill could address Canada’s ballooning immigration backlog, with over 2.2 million applications.
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