TORONTO – The Federal government says it now has the power to revoke the citizenship of some Canadians convicted of terrorism, treason or espionage.
A controversial new law, first introduced last June, went into effect on Friday.
The Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration says there are several serious crimes that could result in dual citizens losing their Canadian status.
Get breaking National news
The ministry says it would revoke citizenship for anyone found guilty of terrorism, treason and high treason, and spying for a foreign government.
- Environmental advocates ask Sask. Court of Appeal to review coal decision
- Ontario government Microsoft Teams messages set to automatically delete
- Students finish testifying in former Christian school principal assault trial
- Metrolinx hands out limited-edition Lake Ontario Presto cards at Union Station
-
![]()
Business Matters: Select Canadian goods hit by new U.S. tariffs -
![]()
Carney makes several economic announcements during keynote address at Toronto investment summit -
![]()
Data centre biggest Sask. investment in history -
![]()
‘If it doesn’t save money, why do it?’: Poilievre on Carney seeking private investments at airports
The rules would also apply to dual citizens who take up arms against Canada by fighting in a foreign army or joining an international terrorist organization.
The new law has met with strong public criticism, and two Ontario lawyers have already launched a court case arguing it is unconstitutional.
Comments
Want to discuss? Please read our Commenting Policy first.