CANADALAND Is Carney’s Bill C-2 ‘Much Worse Than Trump’?
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Jun 10, 2025 Adam Sadinsky, an immigration and refugee lawyer, delves into Bill C-2, a controversial omnibus bill that threatens to overhaul Canada’s asylum process. He highlights alarming features like police powers to inspect mail and the potential for expedited deportations. Sadinsky warns of the bill's 'anti-refugee' implications, drawing parallels to Trump's era, and discusses the growing public protests against it. He emphasizes the ethical concerns surrounding the treatment of vulnerable populations and the urgent need for immigration reform in Canada.
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Deportation Without Hearing in Bill C-2
- Bill C-2 allows deporting asylum seekers without a hearing if they entered Canada over a year ago.
- This removes the opportunity to explain their claim or appeal before removal.
Real Cases Affected by Bill C-2
- Clients faced changes where students and tourists became ineligible for refugee claims after conditions worsened.
- One was an Afghan student unable to claim asylum after the Taliban takeover due to bill limits.
Expanded Safe Third Country Enforcement
- Bill C-2 changes extend the safe third country agreement to irregular border crossers found within 14 days.
- Asylum seekers detected within this window can be sent back, removing safeguards for vulnerable people.