Monsef: Law Monsef and Citizenship Revocation

monsef: The process can include people who had incorrect information on their applications and claims, which has prompted some to suggest Democratic Institutions Minister Maryam Monsef could be ensnared by the law, according to CBC. Monsef recently revealed she was born in Iran, not in Afghanistan as she had always believed. Under C-24, brought in by the previous Conservative government, a person who receives a notice of citizenship revocation has no right to a hearing or an appeal, and has no chance to argue that he or she ought to retain citizenship on humanitarian grounds. Monsef case highlights 'absurdity' of law Liberals revoking citizenship at higher rate Senate could amend citizenship bill The law is being challenged as unconstitutional but until that case is settled, the Federal Court has since January been systematically granting stays to individuals who apply for them. Waldman said hundreds of people could fall through the cracks because they don't know their rights, or don't have the financial resources to pursue legal action. Immigration lawyer Lorne Waldman, who had argued for a moratorium on all cases pending the outcome of the Charter challenge, called today decision "very disappointing." "There are going to be a number of people who will likely lose their citizenship as a result of this," he said. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.