Immigration

Eby opposes Senate committee amendments to Bill C-12 that would remove provisions barring late refugee claims and speeding deportation of alleged extortion-linked individuals; he says such changes gut reforms meant to protect Fraser Valley residents and immigration integrity.

Krieger supports passage of Bill C-12 to reform the asylum process, arguing it would make it harder for foreign-national criminals to claim refugee status to avoid removal; she has urged swift federal and Senate action to enact these reforms.