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Bill C-242
- Royal assent received
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- The Reuniting Families Act is a new law that allows parents and grandparents to stay in Canada for up to five years if they purchase private health insurance outside of Canada. The law also requires the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration to prepare a report on reducing the minimum income requirement for a child or grandchild to sponsor their visiting family member and to consider special circumstances in the application process. If the Minister does not take action within two years, they must provide a statement to the Parliament explaining why.
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- Yea (336)
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SteelmanSpren in Favour
- The Reuniting Families Act is a necessary amendment to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act that addresses the issue of family separation. It allows parents and grandparents who apply for a temporary resident visa as visitors to stay in Canada for a period of up to five years, ensuring that families can be reunited for a substantial amount of time. The requirement for private health insurance purchased outside of Canada ensures that visitors will not place a burden on the Canadian healthcare system. Additionally, the report required by the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration will provide valuable information about a potential reduction in the minimum income requirement for temporary resident visas, potentially allowing more families to be reunited. This Act promotes family values and strengthens family ties, making it a positive step for Canadian society.
SteelmanSpren Against
- One argument against the Reuniting Families Act is that it could put a strain on the Canadian healthcare system. While the act requires temporary visitors to purchase private health insurance, it is unclear if this will fully cover any potential medical expenses. If a visiting parent or grandparent requires medical care beyond what their insurance covers, it would fall on the Canadian healthcare system to provide further treatment. This could result in longer wait times and higher costs for Canadian citizens and permanent residents who are already relying on the healthcare system. Additionally, extended stays by parents and grandparents could also lead to a strain on other social services, such as housing and employment opportunities. This act may need to be revisited and more comprehensive policies put in place to ensure the long-term sustainability of Canada's social services.
- June 22, 2023, noon
- Read
Senate Committee
- Hear!
- Rabble!
- Dec. 14, 2022, 2 p.m.
- Passed
- Oct. 27, 2022, 2:15 a.m.
- Passed
House Motion No. 200
- Bill C-242
- Latest: Royal assent
- That the bill be now read a third time and do pass.
- Oct. 26, 2022, 3:30 p.m.
- Passed
House Debates
House Debates
House Debates
House Committee
- Report 10 presented to the House
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), and the motion adopted on Thursday, June 9, 2022, your committee has considered Bill C-242, An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (temporary resident visas for parents and grandparents), and has agreed to report the following:
That the committee report to the House its support for the creation of the review mechanism recommended in the following amendment proposed to C-242:That Bill C-242 be amended by adding before line 5 on page 1 the following new clause:
“1.1 Subsection 14(2) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act is amended by adding the following after paragraph (c):
(c.1) special circumstances to be taken into account in the processing of temporary resident visa applications;
(c.2) a review process for decisions made in relation to temporary resident visa applications.”
A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 28) is tabled.
- Hear!
- Rabble!
House Committee
- Report 9 presented to the House
In accordance with its Order of Reference of Wednesday, May 4, 2022, your Committee has considered Bill C-242, An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (temporary resident visas for parents and grandparents), and agreed on Thursday, June 9, 2022, to report it with the following amendments: Clause 4
That Bill C-242, in Clause 4, be amended
(a) by replacing line 2 on page 2 with the following:
“tion must prepare a report in respect of a reduction to the mini‐”
(b) by replacing line 7 on page 2 with the following:
“visit that child or grandchild, including in respect of any special circumstances to be taken into account in the processing of temporary resident visa applications and a review process for the decisions made in relation to those applications.”
Clause 5
That Bill C-242, in Clause 5, be amended
(a) by replacing line 19 on page 2 with the following:
“tion does not provide for a reduction to the minimum income re‐”
(b) by replacing line 24 on page 2 with the following:
“or grandchild or the circumstances or review process referred to in subsection 4(1), the Minister must table in each”
Your Committee has ordered a reprint of Bill C-242, as amended, as a working copy for the use of the House of Commons at the report stage. A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 24 and 26 to 28) is tabled.
- Hear!
- Rabble!
House Committee
- Thu Jun 09, 2022 11:03 - 01:03PM
- Read
- Watch
- Hear!
- Rabble!
House Committee
- Tue May 31, 2022 11:02 - 01:04PM
- Transcript not yet availabe
- Watch
- Hear!
- Rabble!
House Motion No. 76
- Bill C-242
- Latest: Royal assent
- That the bill be now read a second time and referred to the
Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration .
- May 4, 2022, 4 p.m.
- Passed
House Debates
House Committee
- Hear!
- Rabble!
House Debates