C-2 a 'power grab' say civil liberties groups

C-2 a 'power grab' say civil liberties groups

June 18, 2025 6:21 pm EST.

Over 300 civil liberties demanding the federal government pull Bill C-2, the 'Strong Borders Act.' C-2 contains border measures, but also contains a crackdown on immigration & refugees & new surveillance powers for police.

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