Canada just dropped a major update on immigration. The Strong Borders Act, proposed by the government, aims to tighten asylum rules and beef up border security.
Key changes? Asylum claims could be denied if filed over a year after arrival, and applicants from the U.S. under the Safe Third Country Agreement must now apply within 14 days. The bill also gives authorities more power to open mail, restrict cash transactions, and pause applications for security or health reasons.
While the government says it’s about curbing organized crime and illegal drugs, critics warn it could threaten civil liberties. With growing pressure to limit immigration, is Canada shifting away from its open-door image?
