Foreign nationals convicted of serious crimes can delay deportation process under new tribunal policy
A new policy by the Immigration and Refugee Board allows foreign nationals convicted of serious crimes to delay deportation hearings if they have appealed their convictions. This change has drawn criticism from the Conservative Party, which argues it could lead to more delays in deportation processes. The policy aims to consider various factors when deciding on rescheduling admissibility hearings.
- ▪The new guidelines come into effect on June 1 and broaden the criteria for delaying deportation hearings.
- ▪Conservative immigration critic Michelle Rempel Garner has expressed concerns that the changes could allow more foreign criminals to remain in Canada.
- ▪In 2025, 934 foreign nationals were deported from Canada for criminality, with additional deportations occurring in early 2026.
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ShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountForeign nationals convicted of serious criminality may be permitted to delay a formal hearing determining whether they must leave Canada if they have appealed their convictions, under fresh policy guidelines drawn up by the head of the immigration tribunal that makes such decisions.Guidelines issued by Immigration and Refugee Board chairperson Manon Brassard, coming into force on June 1, broaden the criteria for considering whether convicted foreign criminals can delay formal proceedings on “admissibility” to Canada, which would precede deportation.
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