C-213House of CommonsFirst reading (Commons)

An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (cessation of refugee protection)

Presented by: Jenny Kwan, députéeLegislature 45, Session 1Type: Private Member’s Bill

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At a glance

The bill seeks to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act to clarify the conditions under which refugee protection can be revoked. It specifies the criteria and process for cessation of protection for individuals who have been granted asylum in Canada.

Detailed summary

The primary objective of this bill is to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act to clarify the circumstances under which refugee protection can be withdrawn. This includes defining specific criteria and procedures to be followed for terminating the protection granted to refugees.

The main provisions of the bill include the establishment of clear criteria for the cessation of refugee protection, as well as the implementation of a formal process to revoke such protection. This aims to ensure that decisions made are transparent and fair.

This bill amends the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act by introducing new sections that detail the conditions and process for the cessation of refugee protection.

The individuals primarily affected by this bill are refugees who have been granted asylum in Canada. The proposed changes could also impact government agencies responsible for immigration and refugee protection by providing clearer guidelines for managing cases of cessation of protection.

Legislative progress

House of Commons

  1. First readingJun 18, 2025
  2. Second readingUpcoming
  3. Consideration in committeeUpcoming
  4. Report stageUpcoming
  5. Third readingUpcoming

Senate

  1. First readingUpcoming
  2. Second readingUpcoming
  3. Third readingUpcoming
  1. Royal assentUpcoming

Recent debates

  1. First reading in the House of Commons

Official source: ourcommons.ca

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