Prison Sentences: Jason Kenney

Human Smuggling Dept: A senior government official said proposed changes to be unveiled Thursday would see the introduction of mandatory prison sentences of up to 10 years for those convicted of human smuggling, according to CBC. Immigration Minister Jason Kenney and Public Safety Minister Vic Toews are expected to announce the new legislation Thursday in Vancouver and the Canadian government wants to crack down on human smuggling by bringing in stiffer penalties. The official said factors that would to lead to a maximum 10-year term include smuggling more than 50 people, and smuggling people for profit or via a criminal organization. As reported in the news.
@t vic toews, immigration minister