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Bill C-12, the Strengthening Canada’s Immigration System and Borders Act, became law on March 26, 2026. The legislation introduces a one-year filing deadline for asylum claims, grants the government power to cancel immigration documents in the "public interest," and restricts claims from people who crossed the border irregularly. Approximately 30,000 refugee claimants have already received notices that their cases may be affected.
On March 25, 2026, the House of Commons passed Bill C-9, the Combatting Hate Act, by a vote of 186–137. The bill creates new Criminal Code offences related to hate symbols and hate speech, and removes a longstanding defence for statements made in good faith based on religious texts. The Liberal-Bloc coalition overcame opposition from the Conservatives, NDP, and Green Party.
Bill C-22, the Lawful Access Act 2026, is currently at second reading in the House of Commons. It would grant law enforcement expanded powers to access subscriber information, require telecom and internet providers to retain metadata on all users for up to one year, and authorize secret government orders compelling providers to build surveillance capabilities into their networks.