Conservatives tighten grip on Canada's immigration policy

A proposed government amendment could have a devastating effect on queer claimants whose lives are in danger, say immigration lawyers.

An amendment buried in the federal government's budget implementation bill tabled on Mar 14 would give the immigration minister sweeping new powers to decide who gets into the country, especially on humanitarian and compassionate grounds, and which groups or countries won't be considered.

The bill is considered a confidence motion, meaning if it's defeated the government will fall. The opposition Liberals have already promised to support the bill, guaranteeing its passage.  Conservatives tighten grip on immigration policy