The submission – titled “Law, Technology, and Accountability: Reimagining Canadian Immigration for the 21st Century” – emphasizes the need for coherent and internally consistent updates to federal immigration legislation to ensure it aligns with its original vision.
The submission seeks significant reforms to the country’s immigration framework to address today’s migration issues, swift technological shifts, and rising demands for transparency and public accountability.
“We believe that the public deserves a system where immigration decisions are made transparently, based on consistent rules, and with meaningful democratic input,” Lehal said in the news release.
Government engagement
The CBA shared the recommendations with Lena Metlege Diab, the minister of immigration, refugees, and citizenship; Gary Anandasangaree, the minister of public safety; and Joël Lightbound, the minister of government transformation, public works, and procurement.
The CBA’s immigration law section noted that it was looking forward to communicating with the Canadian government to assist in establishing a fair, proactive, and resilient immigration system for Canada’s future.