Our friends in the Migrant Rights Network have produced this excellent analysis of Bill C-2. It had its first reading on June 3, 2025 and will be discussed when Parliament returns to work on September 15.
Bill C-2 is a cruel and violent law that aims to create a mass deportation machine:
One-Year Refugee Deadline: Bill C-2 blocks anyone in Canada over one year from claiming refugee status—even if their home country becomes dangerous after arrival. This applies retroactively to everyone since June 2020, abandoning international humanitarian law.
Eliminates US Border Exception: Previously, migrants crossing from the US between official ports could apply for refugee status after 14 days. Bill C-2 removes this completely, trapping vulnerable people under Trump’s xenophobic policies.
Mass Deportation Powers: The Immigration Minister gains authority to cancel permits for entire groups without due process—including revoking permanent residency applications already submitted. Migrants could lose status overnight with no legal recourse.
Privacy Protections Removed: The bill allows unrestricted information sharing about migrants across all government levels. Undocumented workers asserting labour rights could face deportation when employers report them to border enforcement.
Impact on ALL Canadians:
Mass Surveillance Without Warrants: Police and CSIS can demand your online data, emails, and browsing history from any company based only on “reasonable suspicion”—no warrant required.
Forced Corporate Spying: Companies must monitor your personal data under secret government orders, with full immunity for privacy violations.
Mail Surveillance: Canada Post can open your mail without a warrant.
Foreign Access to Your Data: Bill C-2 prepares Canada to share your personal information with US authorities and other foreign governments, undermining constitutional protections.
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