Canada’s Bill C-12 an ‘attack on refugee, migrant rights’: Advocates

Canada's Parliament has passed Bill C-12, legislation that tightens asylum eligibility and restricts pathways for certain refugee and migrant claimants. Rights advocates argue the law will expose thousands of vulnerable people to persecution, violence, and precarious living conditions by narrowing who qualifies for protection. The bill represents a significant shift in Canada's immigration policy, moving toward stricter border controls amid broader North American migration pressures. Civil rights organizations have warned the measure will effectively bar asylum seekers who don't meet stricter criteria from accessing Canada's refugee system. The law is expected to face legal challenges from human rights groups questioning whether it violates Canada's international obligations to protect refugees.