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.
