Human Smuggling In Canada

There have also been new measures put in place to crack down on human smuggling under the Protecting Canada’s Immigration System Act. Under the act, the Government ensures the safety and security of our streets and communities by detaining participants in designated irregular arrivals. Reviews take place within 14 days, and consecutive reviews are done every six months until a positive decision is made on the refugee claim by the IRB, or until they are ordered released by the IRB or by the Minister. Those designated foreign nationals who are under 16 will be excluded from mandatory detention. Under the Act, the Government is also reducing the attraction of coming to Canada by way of a designated irregular arrival by preventing them from applying