The article critiques Canada's new Strong Borders Act (Bill C-2) as a troubling alignment with U.S. immigration policies. Despite defeating a Trump-like candidate, the legislation grants extensive powers to Canadian officials to prevent refugees from receiving fair hearings and could lead to mass administrative deportations. It also dilutes existing protections in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and is seen as adversely impacting women and girls seeking asylum. Advocates warn the bill represents a significant regression in Canada's commitment to humane refugee processes and civil rights.
"Bill C-2, or the Strong Borders Act, is presented as a border security bill. However, its reach extends beyond border applications to nearly all legislation."
"This isn't streamlining the immigration system; this is mass deportation by administrative means, rather than law enforcement."
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