Canada's Immigration Minister defends controversial border bill amid refugee application deadlines

Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab has defended the newly proposed Strong Borders Act (Bill C-2), which introduces significant changes to Canada's immigration system. The legislation, presented in the House of Commons, grants powers for mass cancellation of immigration documents and implements strict timelines for asylum applications. Under the new measures, asylum seekers must file claims within one year, while irregular border crossers face a 14-day deadline. Despite concerns from advocacy groups about potential impacts on legitimate refugee claims, Diab emphasizes the need for efficiency while maintaining fairness in the immigration system.

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