Justin Trudeau’s Resignation from Liberal Leadership: Impacts of Parliament Prorogation on Immigration and Citizenship Laws

According to a Canadian report from CIC News, in a significant development, Justin Trudeau, the Prime Minister of Canada, has announced his resignation from the leadership of the Liberal Party. However, Trudeau will remain in his position as Prime Minister until the Liberal Party elects a new leader. At the same time, he has requested Governor General Mary Simon to prorogue Parliament until March 24.

Impacts of Parliament Prorogation:

Justin Trudeau’s resignation and the prorogation of Parliament mean that all current bills will be halted. Among these bills is Bill C-71, which was introduced to amend citizenship laws by descent. This bill would have allowed Canadian citizens born abroad to pass their citizenship on to their children born outside Canada, provided that the parents had lived in Canada for at least three years. With the prorogation of Parliament, these reforms will be delayed, and the court’s deadline for legal changes will be missed.

Impacts of Trudeau’s Resignation on Immigration:

Justin Trudeau’s resignation from the leadership of the Liberal Party will have widespread implications for Canada’s immigration policies. Under the Liberal minority government, significant changes were made to immigration policies. Among these changes were the limitation of the number of student visa applications and the removal of certain post-graduation work permits. With the prorogation of Parliament and the absence of new leadership, the implementation of these reforms will likely face delays.

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