Experts warn of Bill C-2 as "anti-refugee" and "anti-immigrant" giving Canada "unchecked powers" like the U.S.

Mbonisi Zikhali came to Canada in 2009 from Zimbabwe to pursue a master's in journalism at Carleton University. Post-graduation, the international student found himself homeless in Windsor and applied for refugee status – a privilege soon unavailable if Bill C-2 becomes the law.

"The bill is unnecessary and not sympathetic at all to people's well-being," Zikhali said.

Many experts and community groups working with newcomers in Canada agree.

They are calling on the Liberal government's sweeping new legislation, Bill C-2 or the Strong Borders Act, "anti-immigrant and anti-refugee" hoping the legislation is not voted on to become law.

Mbonisi Zikhali, a former refugee, says Bill C-2 will be traumatizing for genuine vulnerable people if it becomes the law (Submitted by Mbonisi Zikhali )