Canada Introduces 4 New Immigration Reforms for Temporary Residents

Lakshmi

Updated On Jun 20, 2025

Canada Introduces 4 New Immigration Reforms for Temporary Residents

On June 17, 2025, the Government of Canada released further details on the Strong Borders Act, which is a comprehensive immigration reform bill introduced earlier this month aimed at addressing rising concerns around system abuse, asylum release and public trust.

This bill was tabled by Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree on June 3, 2025, proposing a stronger control over temporary residency misuse and a more efficient asylum system.

Canada’s New Strong Borders Act 2025

The Strong Borders Act Canada, seeks to reinforce the credibility and resilience of Canada's immigration framework. It focuses on curbing irregular entries, accelerating asylum decisions and tightening oversight of immigration documentation This legislation is structured around 4 key pillars:

1. Enhanced Control Over Immigration Documents

The act proposes granting federal government authority to suspend, cancel, or modify immigration documents such as visas, ets, study or work permits when it is in Public Interest Scenarios like:

National Emergencies or health crisis
Fraudulent applications
Security or safety threats
Misuse of government funded programs

These decisions could be made at the governor in council level to ensure due oversight Importantly, these powers do not apply to asylum claims. And any changes wont automatically revoke one's resident status

2. Streamlined Domestic Information Sharing

The bill proposes clear legal pathways for IRCC to share immigration data directly with other federal, provincial and territorial entities. The key changes include:

Automated data sharing with authorised partners
Stricter privacy protection under the Privacy Act
Limitations on foreign sharing of this data, unless explicitly authorised

This approach is aimed to reduce administrative bottlenecks and improve delivery of public services. While safeguarding sensitive personal data

3. Overhaul of Asylum Claim Processing

Significant reforms are proposed to speed up and standardise asylum claims

Unified application process at borders and inland offices
Faster referrals to the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB)
Mandatory physical presence in Canada for claims to be considered
Quicker processing of voluntary withdrawals and abandoned cases
Support for vulnerable applicants, including legal representation

These reforms aim to reduce the asylum backlog, decreasing uncertainty and uphold Canada's humanitarian values more efficiently

4. New Ineligibility Criteria for Asylum Claims

To reduce the misuse of asylum channels the proposed bill introduces 2 key ineligibility rules for asylum claims:

One Year Rule: Any claims made more than a year after arriving Canada will be considered ineligible.
14 Day Rule: Individual entering Canada irregularly must file claims within 14 days or they would risk ineligibility

These provisions apply to claims made on or after June 3, 2025 once the bill is enacted However, affected individuals can still seek protection through Pre Removal Risk Assessments (PRRA).

What’s Coming Next in Canada in 2025?

The Strong Borders Act 2025 represents a pivotal shift in how Canada manages immigration and asylum. If this bill gets passed, it is expected to enhance public confidence, support faster service delivery and ensure that immigration benefits are assessed only by eligible individuals. A few key developments to look out in 2025 include

Implementation timeline and readiness of IRCC and IRB
Stakeholder input from advocacy groups and provinces
International responses and comparison to other global policies

How GetGIS Navigates Your Plan to Immigrate to Canada in 2025?

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