C-12号法案将阻止超过一年的难民申请,使其转向更快的审查过程,引起人们对获得听证机会的关切。 Bill C-12 would block refugee claims over a year old, redirecting them to a faster review process, sparking concern over access to hearings.

移民部长Lena Diab介绍的C-12号法案将阻止一年多前抵达加拿大的个人提出的难民申请,将其改用通常用于上诉的遣返前风险评估程序。 Bill C-12, introduced by Immigration Minister Lena Diab, would block refugee claims from individuals who arrived in Canada over a year ago, redirecting them to a pre-removal risk assessment process typically used for appeals. Diab说,修改将简化系统,并允许对明确案件快速批准。 Diab says the change would streamline the system and allow fast approvals for clear cases. 批评者,包括加拿大律师协会和大赦国际警告说,它建立了一个两级制度,可能使弱势群体无法亲自参加听证。 Critics, including the Canadian Bar Association and Amnesty International, warn it creates a two-tier system that may deny vulnerable groups access to in-person hearings. 参议院正在审查该法案,提出修正案的截止日期为2月24日。 The Senate is reviewing the bill with a Feb. 24 deadline to propose amendments.