Changes to the Refugee Process: How Will Bill C-12 Affect You?
The Strengthening Canada’s Immigration System and Borders Act, also known as Bill C-12, is a piece of legislation from the Parliament of Canada. It passed and received Royal Assent on March 26, 2026, officially becoming law.
The legislation introduces major changes, including stricter asylum eligibility rules, a 14-day deadline for certain claims, and authorized sharing of migrant data.
In this webinar you will get information about:
- How the new legislation will affect the refugee process
- New eligibility restrictions on making a refugee claim
- What is a PRRA application and how is it different than a refugee claim?
- What happens if you’re referred to the PRRA
- Work permits, social services and identity documents for people with ineligible claims
- How to find out if someone’s claim is ineligible
- How the new legislation affect those still waiting for their refugee hearing
- Practical examples
- And more
Presented by Edgar Valderrama Medina, Immigration and Refugee Protection, FCJ Refugee Centre; and Joshua Eisen, In-House Lawyer, FCJ Refugee Centre.
Published: April 2026.
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This presentation is possible thanks to the support of The Law Foundation of Ontario.