The Canadian government is considering granting its immigration department new powers to cancel temporary visas on a large scale, which would target applicants from India and Bangladesh, according to a report by CBC News.

Internal documents reviewed by CBC News reveal that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) are seeking authority to revoke temporary resident visas (TRVs) collectively — instead of handling such matters case by case — if significant evidence of misuse or fraud is detected.

The report said the proposal would allow Canada to "cancel, on a group basis", visas issued under specific circumstances, such as in the event of fraud, war, or a health crisis, giving the immigration minister the legal power to act swiftly.

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