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TNG + KBCLS 10/07/2025 - Bill C-2, known as the “Strong Borders Act”, is a piece of legislation which the Canadian government says is meant to enhance border security, combat transnational crime, and strengthen the integrity of Canada’s immigration system. The bill proposes amendments to various acts, including the Customs Act, the Coast Guard mandate, and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, granting new powers to law enforcement and border officials.
The Canadian Council for Refugees says:
Under the guise of a bill that claims to make Canada safer, the government is introducing sweeping legislative changes that will seriously weaken refugee rights and are inconsistent with our obligations under the Canadian Charter and international law.
The International Civil Liberties Monitoring Group says:
Many aspects of the bill have little to nothing to do with “securing the border,” and many aspects that do relate to the border present a significant threat to human rights and civil liberties. It is clear that, under the guise of addressing border security and placating the Trump administration, the government is seeking unrelated powers that they have unsuccessfully attempted to obtain in the past, and which will have wide-ranging negative impacts.
PLEASE JOIN US ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 23 1:30 PM ET ON ZOOM (10:30 AM Pacific time)
Please register here to receive the Zoom link to participate in this online event.
Featured Speakers:
- Lee Tenenhouse, Immigration Lawyer, Kensington-Bellwoods Community Legal Services
- Tim McSorley, National Coordinator, International Civil Liberties Monitoring Group
- Syed Hussan, Executive Director, Migrant Workers Alliance for Change
Presentations will be followed by a Discussion Moderated by
Elsie Dickson, Director of Legal Services, Kensington-Bellwoods Community Legal Services Source
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