Conservatives to propose changing the rules for non-citizens convicted of crimes

Conservatives Plan Motion to Bar Criminal Non-Citizens From Refugee Claims

OTTAWA — The Conservative Party of Canada is set to introduce a motion aimed at preventing non-citizens convicted of serious crimes from making refugee claims in Canada.

The proposed motion would also call on the federal government to block asylum applications from individuals whose criminal cases are still moving through the court system.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said on social media that non-citizens who commit serious offences should be removed from the country.

“Non-citizens who commit serious crimes must be forced to leave our country,” Poilievre said.

Public Safety and Extortion Concerns

The Conservatives say the motion is driven by a rise in extortion-related crimes and what they describe as weak bail laws that allow accused offenders to remain in communities while their cases are unresolved.

Concerns over asylum system loopholes have also been raised by British Columbia Premier David Eby and several mayors in major Canadian cities. They have urged Ottawa to tighten asylum rules following a sharp increase in extortion and organized crime activity, particularly in British Columbia.

Calls for Immigration and Justice Reform

The issue gained additional momentum at the recent Conservative Party convention in Calgary, where delegates voted in favour of policy proposals calling for changes to both the immigration and justice systems.

One proposal adopted at the convention stated that Canadian taxpayers should not be responsible for the rehabilitation of foreign nationals convicted of crimes.

The motion is expected to spark debate in Parliament as lawmakers continue to grapple with balancing immigration policy, public safety, and refugee protections.

Source: ctvnews