Canada remains welcoming, but immigration rules are becoming stricter and timelines now matter more than ever.

Under the proposed Bill C-12:

• Refugee claims made over 1 year after entering Canada may not receive a full hearing
• People who enter irregularly from the U.S. and apply 14 days or later may also be ineligible for a hearing
• The government may pause or suspend certain immigration applications in the public interest
• The Canada–U.S. Safe Third Country Agreement remains in place

Why this matters:
Backlogs are high, irregular crossings have dropped sharply, and some refugee and sponsorship programs are slowed or paused.

Canada is still a land of opportunity but knowing the rules, keeping valid status, and planning early is now essential.

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