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EPISODE · Jun 10, 2025 · 23 MIN

What Carney's big border bill could mean for refugees and civil liberties

from This Matters · host Toronto Star

Guests: Star Reporters Nicholas Keung and Mark Ramzy  Introduced last week by the federal government—the Strong Borders Act seeks to overhaul how refugee claims are processed, expand powers for border and intelligence officials, and tighten enforcement—all framed as a response to sprawling asylum backlogs and escalating pressure from the U.S. and Donald Trump, including concerns about fentanyl trafficking. The bill is still in its early stages, but it's already facing strong political opposition and legal criticism over what many are calling sweeping, unchecked powers and potential human rights concerns. Two Star reporters covering federal politics and immigration unpack the politics, the policy and the politics behind the policy. Audio source: CPAC

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