The Decibel Border security bill grants new powers to tighten immigration
Aug 25, 2025
Sara Mojtehedzadeh, an investigative reporter at The Globe focused on immigration and refugees, dives into the controversial Bill C-2, the Strong Borders Act. She explains its proposed enhancements to law enforcement powers and significant changes to asylum procedures. Key topics include the one-year filing deadline for refugee claims and the implications for international students. Mojtehedzadeh raises concerns from advocates about potential human rights impacts and critiques the bill's effectiveness in addressing immigration backlogs.
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Security And Immigration Are Linked
- Bill C-2 bundles expanded police powers with immigration changes to clamp down on cross-border crime and asylum processing.
- It allows warrantless electronic data access and stronger money-laundering penalties alongside immigration measures.
New One-Year Filing Deadline
- The bill would impose a one-year deadline to file asylum claims, a new restriction for Canada.
- Missing the deadline redirects claimants into a different, narrower review process.
Prepare For IRB Process
- Expect refugee claims to be screened by Immigration and then adjudicated by the independent IRB with a full hearing.
- If you need counsel, prepare for both security screening and an IRB hearing when filing a claim.