Canada’s immigration system should be improved, but not at the expense of children’s rights.Now we as a country have an obligation to honour that commitment and do everything we can to protect the world’s most vulnerable population: its children.
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Bill C-31
Facing Forward Changes To The Immigration Bill C-31
on October 10th, 2012
Changes to Canada’s Immigration and refugee system
Unfortunately, the fate of Bill C-31 has now been sealed as it has successfully made its way through both the House of Commons and the Senate and has therefore become law. With the passage of this bill, several principles, which have defined us as Canadians for decades, have now been compromised. Principles of justice, compassion, and tolerance that are all integral components of the Canadian identity have been overlooked and our world’s most vulnerable populations will now be left to pay the price.