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Minister open to allowing appeal process in revoking citizenship

The Canadian Press The Canadian Press March 1, 2017 Bill C-6, Citizenship, immigration, refugees

Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen says he's open to the idea of adding a new appeal process in cases where people are being stripped of their citizenship. He says he would carefully consider any amendments the Senate proposes to Bill C-6, echoing comments made last fall by his predecessor, John McCallum.

Immigration minister defends legislation that prevents convicted dual nationals from losing citizenship

Marie-Danielle Smith National Post March 1, 2017 Bill C-6, Citizenship, immigration, refugees

A Senate amendment more likely to pass would ensure judicial hearings for people whose citizenship is being revoked for fraud or misrepresentation — for example, if they lie about who they are, their residency or past criminal activity.

Minister may suspend revocations of citizenship

Lynn Desjardins Radio Canada October 25, 2016 Citizenship, immigration, migration, Minister John McCallum

Senator Omidvar discusses the need of due process in citizenship revocation cases along with the government's proposed moratorium.

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Ottawa softens stand on stripping citizenship over false papers

Michelle Zilio Globe and Mail October 4, 2016 Citizenship, immigration, migration, Minister John McCallum, refugees

Recently appointed independent senator Ratna Omidvar gave the keynote address. She encouraged students to pursue a career in refugee and social justice law and shared her own story of fleeing Iran as a refugee in 1981. She inspired attendees to remember that the human element in the law is as important as the law itself.

McCallum: I’ll consider moratorium on stripping citizenship without a hearing

Joan Bryden Canadian Press October 4, 2016 Citizenship, immigration, Minister John McCallum, refugees

Immigration minister said he'd welcome amendment to C-6 giving right to appeal decision to strip citizenship

News Release: Senator Ratna Omidvar Introduces the Government’s Citizenship Bill in the Senate

Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada September 27, 2016 Bill C-6, Citizenship, immigration, News Releases

“This is a good bill, but it is not a perfect bill,” Senator Omidvar said. “Improvements can be made. I expect my colleagues in the Senate will bring into focus issues of critical importance during debate. I look forward to these deliberations and to proposals which seek to reform the Citizenship Act in the spirit of the principles underlying Bill C-6.”

Senate May Fix Law That Could Revoke Maryam Monsef’s Citizenship

Canadian Press Huffington Post September 27, 2016 Citizenship, immigration

Senate could come to the rescue of Canadians who are being stripped of their citizenship without a hearing.