COW – Sentencing and Immigration Status – May 28, 2026
- Canadians expect immigration decisions to follow the law and protect public safety.
- Foreign nationals and permanent residents, can become inadmissible to Canada for serious criminality.
- Decisions on criminal sentencing and deportations must follow Canadian law, the Charter and Canada’s international obligations not to return people to danger.
- Each case is assessed individually based on the facts and the seriousness of the offence.
- Not everyone can be removed immediately. Everyone is entitled to due process under Canadian law.