December 18, 2018 – Canada's new impaired driving
penalties take effect today – December 18, 2018 –
meaning both temporary and permanent residents face deportation for
a first-time offence.
New
criminal inadmissibility rules following the passing of Bill
C-46 means impaired driving (DUI) is now considered 'serious
criminality', with the maximum penalty increased from five to
10 years.
Temporary or permanent residents guilty of an offence deemed
serious criminality can be found inadmissible to Canada, regardless
of where the offence happened.
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