On February 6, 2014, the federal government of Canada introduced Bill C-24, a new law that changes Canadian citizenship as we know it.
Bill C-24 represents a serious threats to the rights of all Canadians. Under this new law, Canadian citizenship will become harder to get and easier to lose. The new law will take away rights from countless Canadians, creating a two-tier citizenship regime that discriminates against dual nationals and naturalized citizens. Most Canadians do not understand how Bill C-24 will undermine their fundamental right to be a citizen of Canada.
On June 19, 2014, the Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers, supported by the British Columbia Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA), announced that it plans to launch a legal challenge to the new citizenship amendments.
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Media Releases
Press Release: Refugee lawyers: Canada’s decision to go to court to prolong Safe Third Country Agreement legitimizes U.S.’ inhumane treatment of asylum-seekers
Canada has asked the Federal Court of Appeal to stay the decision of the Federal Court which struck down the Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA), the result of which could mean the continued imprisonment and [...]
Section 38 (Medical Inadmissibility)
Materials: You can access the materials here by using the password provided to you for the webinar above. CPD: Ontario and Quebec are confirmed for 1.5 hrs for substantive learning. We are confirming [...]
Section 40 (Misrepresentation)
Materials: Materials forthcoming. CPD: Ontario is confirmed for 1.5 hr for Substantive Learning. We are confirming CPD credit for BC and Quebec.
Inadmissibility under the IRPA: From Allegations to Adjudication
Materials: You can access the materials here and here by using the password provided to you for the webinar above. CPD: Ontario is confirmed for 1.5 hr for Substantive Learning. We are confirming CPD [...]
‘Like a criminal’: Canada-U.S. asylum agreement has a human cost, refugee says
‘Like a criminal’: Canada-U.S. asylum agreement has a human cost, refugee says
Letter to Honourable David Lametti: Appointment of BIPOC Judges to Canada’s Federal Courts
Thirty-six organisations sign a Letter to Honourable David Lametti, PC, MP Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of Canada regarding the appointment of BIPOC judges to Canada’s federal courts. Read Here. Trente-six organisations signent une [...]