Bill C-12: What the New Law Changes in Canadian Immigration and Asylum

On March 26, 2026, Bill C-12, the Strengthening Canada’s Immigration System and Borders Act, received royal assent and became law. According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the new law changes Canada’s immigration and asylum system in four main areas: asylum claim eligibility, asylum processing, domestic information sharing, and government authority over immigration documents […]