Unveiling the Risk: Deporting Pegah Ahangarani’s Sister from Canada
Changes in Canadian Law
Before 2012, refugees who returned to their home countries while maintaining permanent residence in Canada would only have their refugee status revoked. However, in 2012, the Canadian government, then under the Conservatives, introduced amendments to the law. These changes stated that any refugee who returns to their country of origin would lose all their status in Canada and face potential deportation.
Unforeseen Consequences of Law Amendments
Until 2012, refugees who returned to their home countries while maintaining permanent residence in Canada faced the revocation of their refugee status only. However, amendments to Canadian law in 2012 have made it more severe. Now, any refugee who returns to their country of origin loses all their status in Canada and faces the daunting prospect of deportation.
June 2, 2023 | 7:17 am