FederalBill C-213First Reading
Bill C-213: An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (cessation of refugee protection)
Sponsor: Jenny KwanIntroduced June 18, 2025Last checked August 28, 2026
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What this bill does
This bill amends the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act to remove provisions that make permanent residents inadmissible or cause them to lose their status when their refugee protection is ceased (e.g., when they return to their home country or re-avail themselves of its protection).
Plain-language summary by Legisail.
Business impact
This bill has minimal direct impact on most businesses. It primarily affects immigration law and the status of permanent residents who originally came to Canada as refugees. Businesses that employ permanent residents who were former refugees would see no change in their day-to-day operations, though they could benefit from greater workforce stability since these employees would no longer face the risk of losing their permanent resident status due to cessation proceedings. Immigration consultancies and law firms specializing in refugee and immigration matters may see a reduction in cessation-related casework.
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Where this bill is
First ReadingJune 18, 2025
Next: Second Reading debate
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