Conservatives propose changing rules for non‑citizens convicted of crimes

The Conservatives plan to introduce a motion to bar non‑citizens convicted of serious crimes from making refugee claims and to block asylum claims while cases remain before the courts.

The Conservatives plan to introduce a motion to bar non‑citizens convicted of serious crimes from making refugee claims and to stop asylum claims from people whose cases are still before the courts. Party officials cite a rise in extortion incidents and concerns about bail laws as reasons for the proposed change. Provincial leaders and several mayors have also urged Ottawa to close what they describe as loopholes in asylum processes. Known details: - The motion is scheduled to be introduced in Parliament today, according to the report. - It would seek to prevent refugee claims by non‑citizens convicted of serious crimes. - The motion would also ask the government to bar asylum claims while related cases remain in the court system, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said on social media that non‑citizens who commit serious crimes "must be forced to leave our country." Summary: The proposed motion is intended to change how refugee and asylum claims are handled for non‑citizens with criminal convictions and for those with pending court cases. The immediate next step is the introduction of the motion today; further parliamentary or legal developments are undetermined at this time.