C-12 , 45th Parliament, 1st session Monday, May 26, 2025, to present
An Act respecting certain measures relating to the security of Canada's borders and the integrity of the Canadian immigration system and respecting other related security measures
Short title:
Strengthening Canada's Immigration System and Borders Act
Summary
Current status
At consideration in committee in the House of Commons
Latest activity
Second reading and referral to committee on Thursday, October 23, 2025 (House of Commons)
Progress
House of Commons
End of stage activity
Introduction and first reading, Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 |
End of stage activity
Second reading and referral to committee, Thursday, October 23, 2025
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Monday, October 20, 2025 |
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Tuesday, October 21, 2025 |
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Wednesday, October 22, 2025 |
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Thursday, October 23, 2025 |
Sitting 42
Agreed to
(Journals 42)
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Committee meetings
| Meeting date | Minutes |
|---|---|
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 |
Meeting 11 |
Thursday, November 6, 2025 |
Meeting 12 |
Report stage
Not reached
Third reading
Not reached
First reading
Not reached
Second reading
Not reached
Third reading
Not reached
Details
Recorded votes
House of Commons
There are currently no recorded votes for this bill.
Senate
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There are currently no Speaker's rulings and statements.
Major speeches at second reading
House of Commons
| Speech date | Speech | Member of Parliament |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, October 20, 2025 | Sponsor’s speech(Sitting 39) | Gary Anandasangaree (Liberal) |
| Monday, October 20, 2025 | Response speech(Sitting 39) | Frank Caputo (Conservative) |
| Monday, October 20, 2025 | Response speech(Sitting 39) | Claude DeBellefeuille (Bloc Québécois) |
About
Legislative summary
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Similar bills
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Departmental information
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Background information
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Further reading
New federal Bill C-12 features immigration reforms carved out from contentious "strong borders" bill.
Cristin Schmitz.
Law360 Canada
The Strong Borders Act [C-2 / C-12] and the road ahead : charting Canada’s AML [anti-money laundering] future.
Hodine Williams.
Law360 Canada
The Strong Borders Act [C-2 / C-12] and the road ahead : charting Canada’s AML [anti-money laundering] future.
Hodine Williams.
Law360 Canada