Senate Clears Canada's Bill C-12 for Immigration Overhaul

Canada's Senate committee clears Bill C-12 without changes, advancing sweeping immigration reforms that grant the government broad powers to suspend, cancel or vary work permits, study permits and permanent resident visas in the public interest. The bill overhauls refugee policy by barring claims filed over a year after entry or those from irregular U.S. border crossings, sparking debate among supporters who cite security needs and critics who warn of unfairness to genuine applicants.