The Liberal government has split its border security bill into two to allow certain provisions to pass through Parliament more quickly, saying this would provide additional time to evaluate the more “contentious” measures of the original legislation.
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree introduced Bill C-12, also known as the Strengthening Canada’s Immigration System and Borders Act, on Oct. 8. The bill aims to combat transnational organized crime, stop the flow of illegal drugs, crack down on money laundering, and “improve the integrity” of the immigration system. The bill draws on elements of the Liberal government’s Bill C-2 introduced in June.
