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Bill C-12 — Loi concernant certaines mesures liées à la sécurité de la frontière canadienne et à l'intégrité du système d'immigration canadien et d'autres mesures connexes liées à la sécurité

Loi visant à renforcer le système d'immigration et la frontière du Canada

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Introduced Oct 8, 2025·Last discussed Mar 26, 2026
Résumé

Voici une explication détaillée du projet de loi C-12, la Loi concernant certaines mesures liées à la sécurité de la frontière canadienne et à l'intégrité du système d'immigration canadien et d'autres mesures connexes liées à la sécurité : Ce projet de loi vise à renforcer la sécurité des frontières du Canada et l'intégrité de son système d'immigration. Il donne au gouvernement plus de pouvoirs pour recueillir et échanger des renseignements. Par exemple, il change la Loi sur les douanes pour donner aux agents un meilleur accès aux marchandises destinées à l'exportation. Il modifie aussi la Loi réglementant certaines drogues et autres substances pour mieux contrôler les substances chimiques qui peuvent servir à fabriquer des drogues illégales. De plus, il apporte des modifications à la Loi sur l'immigration et la protection des réfugiés pour améliorer le système d'asile au Canada. Ces changements touchent plusieurs personnes. Les entreprises qui exportent des marchandises devront donner aux agents des douanes un accès plus facile à leurs entrepôts. Les personnes qui demandent l'asile au Canada pourraient être affectées par les nouvelles règles. Les policiers auront de nouveaux outils pour lutter contre le trafic de drogues. Essentiellement, ce projet de loi a un impact sur tous ceux qui traversent la frontière canadienne, que ce soit pour le commerce, le tourisme ou l'immigration. Ce projet de loi est important parce qu'il vise à protéger le Canada contre les menaces à la sécurité et à assurer un système d'immigration équitable et efficace. En renforçant les pouvoirs des agents des douanes et des policiers, le gouvernement espère mieux contrôler les activités illégales et assurer la sécurité des Canadiens. Les modifications au système d'asile visent à traiter les demandes plus rapidement et à mieux protéger les personnes qui ont réellement besoin d'aide.

What MPs Are Saying
Liberal
Gary AnandasangareeLiberalAppuie

I'm talking about how we manage the border between Canada and the United States. We are working to stop crime and the flow of illegal drugs. I want you to pass Bill C-12 quickly because it will help us protect our borders.

Conservative
Michelle Rempel GarnerConservativeS'oppose

Our system is a mess with many asylum claims taking a long time. The government is spending too much money on asylum seekers who don't deserve it. This bill may be unconstitutional and lead to many court cases.

Green Party
Elizabeth MayGreen PartyS'oppose

I asked the Liberals if they will take back Bill C-12. We have two bills that are almost the same, and I do not like either of them.

In the News
Scores of asylum claimants warned they may face deportation after immigration law passes
Globe and Mail·Apr 2Leans critical

Many people seeking asylum in Canada might be sent back to their home countries. This is happening because a new law, Bill C-12, has just passed. The government is sending letters to let these people know they could be deported soon.

This article focuses on the negative impacts of the law on asylum claimants.

The article accurately describes the law's impact on deportation warnings.

Bill C-12 curbing asylum, immigration rights becomes law amid warnings of court challenges
Globe and Mail·Mar 28Leans critical

A new law makes it easier to deport some people seeking asylum in Canada. It also lets the federal government share immigrants' information with provincial governments. This could lead to legal challenges about whether the law is fair.

This article focuses on concerns about the law's impact on asylum and immigration rights.

The article accurately describes the main points of the proposed law.

Ottawa rejects bid to prevent sharing information about foreign-born Canadians with provinces, other countries
Globe and Mail·Mar 25Neutral

The Canadian government said no to a change in the new immigration law that would have stopped them from sharing information about immigrants with provinces or other countries. The government thinks it needs to be able to share this information, but some people are worried about privacy. This decision means the government will keep the power to share data about immigrants.

This article presents the government's position and the Senate's concerns about information sharing.

The article accurately describes the main points of Bill C-12.

Senate committee recommends removing broad immigration powers from border bill
CBC News·Feb 23Leans critical

A Senate committee is suggesting changes to a new border bill. They don't want the government to have too much power over immigration decisions at the border. This matters because it could affect how people enter Canada and claim refugee status.

This article focuses on the Senate committee's concerns about the border bill.

The article accurately describes the bill's aim to increase government power over borders and immigration.

Senate committee calls for gutting of flagship immigration bill over human rights concerns
Globe and Mail·Feb 23Leans critical

A Senate committee is asking for big changes to a new immigration law. They're worried the law could hurt people's rights, privacy, and freedom. This means the government might have to rewrite the law to address these concerns.

This article focuses on the Senate committee's worries about the bill's impact on rights.

The article correctly describes the main points of the proposed law.

Bill Timeline
Introduced in the House
Oct 8, 2025
Approved in principle (House)
Oct 23, 2025
Passed the House
Dec 11, 2025
Introduced in the Senate
Dec 11, 2025
Vote to change Bill C-12Defeated
147 Yea188 Nay
Dec 11, 2025
Vote to change Bill C-12Defeated
8 Yea327 Nay
Dec 11, 2025
Vote to change Bill C-12Passed
327 Yea8 Nay
Dec 11, 2025
Vote to change Bill C-12Passed
327 Yea8 Nay
Dec 11, 2025
Approved in principle (Senate)
Feb 5, 2026
Passed the Senate
Mar 12, 2026
Vote on Bill C-12Passed
Yea Nay
Mar 26, 2026
Vote on Bill C-12Passed
Yea Nay
Mar 26, 2026
Became law
Mar 26, 2026
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Bill Quality
Solid

This proposed law updates border security and immigration rules, and also modifies drug control regulations. It gives more power to border officers and aims to keep dangerous substances out of Canada.

Things to Watch For

  • The law lets the government add or remove substances from control lists quickly, which could change things without a lot of public discussion.
  • It's not clear how these changes will affect people who use drugs or rely on certain substances for medical reasons.
  • The law gives more access to private property to officers, so watch for how that power is used to make sure it respects people's rights.
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