Conservatives want an end to 'candy sentences' for immigrants
Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner is calling for legal reforms to end 'candy sentences' for immigrants convicted of crimes, arguing that current practices allow them to avoid deportation. She claims these lenient rulings undermine public trust and safety.
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The debate highlights ongoing tensions in Canadian immigration policy regarding the intersection of criminal justice and deportation procedures.
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Conservative Member of Parliament Michelle Rempel Garner attends a press conference at the National Press Theatre in Ottawa August 11, 2026. Photo by Blair Gable / Postmedia Article content OTTAWA — Conservative immigration critic Michelle Rempel Garner reiterated her call Tuesday for the Liberal government to amend the Criminal Code to put an end to “candy sentences” that she says allow immigrants who commit crimes to avoid deportation.
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