Canada’s strong border act: The Canadian government has introduced the new law in the ‘Strong Borders Act’ Parliament. Its purpose is to control refugee claims, improve the immigration process and to stop drugs, especially Fantanil. This law will be particularly applicable to temporary residents and foreign students so that the system cannot be misused.

Number of students seeking shelter increased
In 2023, there were a total of 1,71,850 refugee claims in Canada, including more than 32,000 Indians. International students made 20,245 asylum claims alone. In the first 9 months of 2024, 1,32,525 refuge claims were registered. Of these, 13,660 claims were of international students. The maximum claims were made by students from India (2,290) and Nigeria (1,990).

Claims made after 1 year will not be accepted
If a person has come to Canada after 24 June 2020 and he has claimed asylum after more than a year, then he will not be approved now. This rule will apply to both students and temporary residents, whether they returned out of the country and returned again.

Claims of those who come illegally from America canceled
If a person comes to Canada from an authorized port through the US border and claims refuge after 14 days, then his case will not be accepted.

The claim will be heard only when he is present in Canada
It has been clarified in this law that the decision of asylum will be taken only when the claimant is physically present in Canada. The claim will not be heard while outside.

IRCC right to share students’ information
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will now get the right to share information related to students and documents with the country and regional agencies.

IRCC, the new power to stop and cancel applications
Now IRCC can stop immigration documents at the group level at any time, stop taking new applications, or cancele the pre -applied applications.

“Essential steps for border security” – Minister Gary Anandsangari
Canadian public safety minister Gary Anandsangari said that this law will help protect Canada’s boundaries, prevent international crime and phenomenal smuggling and curb the transaction of illegal money.

Coast guard more rights, but the port police will not return
The Coast Guard will now get more rights for security patrolling and monitoring, as well as he will be able to gather security related information. However, the old port police system will not be resumed.

Refuge claims may increase in 2025
According to Global News, international students made 5,500 asylum claims in the first quarter of 2025, which is 22% more than the previous year. According to the Indian High Commission, in 2024, about 4.27 lakh Indian students were studying in Canada, which is the highest from any country.

Indian students decline in study permit
In the first quarter of 2025, the study permit given to students of India declined by 31%. 30,000 permits were given in the first quarter of this year, while the number was 44,295 in the first quarter of 2024.

Chandra arya barred from polling: Canada’s Liberal Party has banned Indian -origin MP Chandra Arya from contesting elections under its banner. This decision has come amid allegations of alleged close relations with Chandra Arya on the Government of India. Let me tell you that last year MP Chandra Arya met Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to India, which is now causing controversy.

According to the report of The Globe and Mail, Chandra Arya did not inform the Canadian government about his visit to India. The journey was taken when relations between India and Canada were going through a very tense phase. Differences on commercial and political issues between the two countries had increased, and during this time a government official’s visit to India could further increase the dispute.

India-Canada Relations
In recent years, India-Canada relations have been tense due to many issues. The Khalistani movement, business agreements and other political disputes between India and Canada have created a rift in the relationship. Chandra Arya is accused of maintaining personal relations with India in this sensitive time, which raised questions on his political career.

Question mark stood on Chandra Arya’s future
With this ban, Chandra Arya’s political future has become uncertain in Canada. The Liberal Party’s decision has given him a significant blow in his political career. The party has imposed this ban and stopped him from participating as the candidate of Liberal Party in any upcoming election. Although no official statement on this issue has been revealed by Chandra Arya, the matter is creating a new controversy over Canadian politics and India-Canada relations.