Canadian Senate Committee Advances Immigration Bill C-12 Without Amendments

The Senate Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Veterans Affairs reviewed Bill C-12, which proposes changes to Canada's immigration system. Initially, the committee considered the bill and ultimately reported it to the Canadian Senate without any amendments. This action advanced the legislation to the third reading stage in the Senate. The bill includes provisions that would grant new powers to the federal cabinet and set a retroactive deadline for refugee claims. Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab is associated with the bill's progression. The committee rejected proposed changes, maintaining the bill's original form as it moved closer to becoming law. These developments took place within the Canadian Senate in Ottawa, Canada.