Immigration Canada welcomed over 17K foreign criminals despite serious convictions
During the last 11 years, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has approved more than 17,600 applications from foreigners with criminal convictions seeking to enter the country.
During the last 11 years, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has approved more than 17,600 applications from foreigners with criminal convictions seeking to enter the country, raising public safety concerns and calls for transparency over the offenses that have been forgiven.
According to figures provided by the immigration department, individuals convicted of crimes abroad were deemed “rehabilitated” and allowed to apply for entry into Canada between 2013 and 2024. This opens doors to visas, temporary permits, and permanent residency that would otherwise be barred due to inadmissibility based on foreign convictions.
