Capelle Kane Immigration LawyersOttawa, ON · October 21, 2025Bill C-12: A Major Shift in Canada’s Immigration Law — A Caution for Applicants in Long-Processing Streams
Bill C-12: A Major Shift in Canada’s Immigration Law Bill C-12 grants Cabinet sweeping powers to suspend or halt immigration applications in the name of “public interest.” Programs like the Start-Up Visa and Humanitarian & Compassionate streams—already facing decade-long delays—are most at risk. Critics warn this could erode fairness, transparency, and access to Canada’s humanitarian pathways.
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