Raising the penalty to life in prison for migrant smuggling and trafficking.
Why we are doing it:
To ensure that we have the tools we need to combat organized crime and
human trafficking.
Exclusion from the Refugee Determination System
What we are doing:
Barring access to serious criminals, people who present security risks,
organizers of criminal operations, or violators of human rights. A "serious
criminal" is defined as someone who was convicted of an offence punishable
by 10 years or more and who has received a sentence of 2 years or more in
Canada. People convicted of an offence punishable by 10 years or more
outside Canada will only be excluded if the Minister finds them to be a
danger to the public.
Why we are doing it:
To prevent abuse of the refugee protection system.
Eliminating Appeals
What we are doing:
Eliminating appeals to the Immigration Appeal Division for serious criminals,
people who present security risks, members of criminal organizations and
war criminals. There will remain recourse to judicial review with leave by the
Federal Court.
Why we are doing it:
To ensure that we can remove serious criminals and people who pose a
security threat to Canada without delay.
Suspension of a Refugee Claim
What it is:
The ability to suspend a person's application for protection before the IRB if
he or she has been charged with a crime. The claim would be suspended
until the courts have rendered a decision on the case.
Why we are doing it:
To prevent abuse of the system by people who come to Canada not
because they need protection but because they intend to engage in crime.
Repeat Claims
What we are doing:
Extending the period after which a new claim can be made from 90 days to
six months.
Why we are doing it:
To avoid "revolving door" situations where failed refugee claimants return to
Canada and make multiple claims.
Detention and Day Parole
What we are doing:
Excluding incarcerated foreign criminals under removal order from day
parole.
Why we are doing it:
It is inconsistent to integrate individuals into Canadian society who are to be
deported on completion of their sentence.
Streamlined Security Certificate Process
What we are doing:
Applying to permanent residents the security certificate process that