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Canada Targets Visa Fraud with Controversial Bill C-12

11/7/2025

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The Canadian government is pursuing powers to cancel visa applications, especially from India and Bangladesh, due to fraud concerns.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) seek expanded authority to refuse visas under Bill C-12.
Bill C-12 has drawn criticism from over 300 civil society groups.
The IRCC reports a significant rise in asylum claims from Indian nationals and slower visa processing.

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Story summary

The Canadian government is pursuing powers to cancel visa applications, especially from India and Bangladesh, due to fraud concerns.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) seek expanded authority to refuse visas under Bill C-12.
Bill C-12 has drawn criticism from over 300 civil society groups.
The IRCC reports a significant rise in asylum claims from Indian nationals and slower visa processing.