Border measures to keep war criminals out of Canada

From: Canada Border Services Agency

Our team works with partner organizations to deny safe haven in Canada to individuals who may have been involved in war crimes, crimes against humanity or genocide.

Our response to suspected war criminals

Individuals who commit crimes against humanity, war crimes or genocide are not welcome in Canada. If such an individual is identified in Canada, or suspected to be in Canada, the CBSA can:

• provide support to criminal investigations and prosecutions under the Crimes Against Humanity and War Crimes Act
• participate in an investigation or process to revoke or prohibit citizenship
• present evidence that could deny refugee status to individuals suspected of war crimes or crimes against humanity
• presenting evidence that could deny entry to individuals suspected of crimes against humanity or war crimes in admissibility proceedings
• remove individuals from Canada who are inadmissible on the grounds of crimes against humanity or war crimes

Investigating crimes in Ukraine

Canada is aware of the serious allegations that war crimes and crimes against humanity have been committed in Ukraine. In response, Canada will continue to cooperate with international partners, including the International Criminal Court, to seek accountability for these most serious crimes.

Canada’s national police service, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), through its participation in Canada’s Crimes Against Humanity and War Crimes Program, has opened an investigation into these allegations. If you were in Ukraine during the conflict and you are planning to come to Canada, or are already in Canada, you may have information and evidence that can assist with this investigation.

To submit information, please visit the RCMP's webpage on its investigation.

Related links

• Statement from the Crimes Against Humanity and War Crimes Program partners
• War Crimes Program
• War crimes
• Crimes against humanity
• Genocide