Canada sets 60-day deadline for asylum applications

Canada has implemented a new set of rules for its asylum system, including a 60-day deadline for asylum seekers to submit their applications and supporting documents. The changes aim to streamline the asylum process and reduce delays in decision-making. All asylum claims will now be made through a single online application process, with claimants invited to an in-person appointment to formally submit their claims.

The new regulations also establish timelines for government reviews related to security, criminality, admissibility, and programme integrity before cases are referred to the Immigration and Refugee Board. These reforms are designed to ensure that only cases ready for hearings are sent to the board, reducing delays caused by incomplete or inactive files.

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