Media Release - Open Letter: Canada’s Bill C-2 puts Refugee Claimants at Risk
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It seems like we can’t catch a breath, before another unexpected announcement of a legislative, by-law or policy change is announced by one or another level of government. All negative. All curbing individual and group rights. All must and will be challenged- in calls to elected politicians, in the streets and in the courts.
Bill C-2 an omnibus Bill introduced by the federal Minister of Public Safety contains several clauses that effectively shut the Canadian borders to refugee claimants (asylum seekers) in need of a safe refuge and Canada’s protection.
Joint Statement: Canada puts refugee claimants at risk
Joint Statement
Canada puts refugee claimants at risk
Toronto, Canada / June 5, 2025 - Colour of Poverty – Colour of Change and a coalition of civil society groups are alarmed that Bill C-2, The Strong Borders Act erodes the rights of refugee claimants to due process and access to justice. The proposed changes can put them at grave risk.