Bill C-12 is Now Law: The New “Master Key” Powers of the Canadian Government

On March 26, 2026, Canada’s immigration rules fundamentally changed. Bill C-12 isn’t just an update, it’s a crackdown. From the new “One-Year Bar” on asylum claims to the government’s power to cancel entire groups of study permits at once, the “safety net” is gone. 

On March 26, 2026, Canada’s immigration rules fundamentally changed. Bill C-12 isn’t just an update, it’s a crackdown. From the new “One-Year Bar” on asylum claims to the government’s power to cancel entire groups of study permits at once, the “safety net” is gone.