Canada's immigration system faces scrutiny for its handling of deportations, particularly concerning registered sex offenders. A notable case involves Gullfam Hussain, a Pakistani national who has been fighting his deportation for two years. Hussain entered Canada on a visitor visa in 2023, failing to disclose his 2017 conviction in the U.K. for sexual offenses against a minor. After serving a three-year prison sentence, he reunited with his niece in Canada, resulting in her pregnancy.

Recently, Hussain attempted to have the Federal Court cancel his deportation, citing safety concerns in Pakistan, but his request was denied. A 2024 court ruling highlighted that Hussain, his wife, and their child were all living in Canada. His case raises alarms about the effectiveness of border security, especially since he was allowed entry despite his criminal background.

Hussain's situation is not unique. Binder Singh, who arrived in Canada in 2014 seeking asylum from alleged violence in India, has a history of sexual offenses in the U.S. He was charged with sexual contact with a minor in 1998 and later deported to India in 2007. Despite being deemed inadmissible due to serious criminality, Singh has remained in Canada for 11 years. His asylum claim was initially rejected due to his criminal record, and a subsequent attempt for permanent residency also failed. The Canada Border Services Agency has not confirmed whether he has been deported, as such information is protected under the Privacy Act.

Another case involves Nawab Khan, who gained permanent residency in Canada through fraudulent means. Khan, a citizen of Afghanistan and Pakistan, previously lived in the U.K. under an alias and was convicted of robbery. After being deported from the U.K., he attempted to seek asylum in Canada under another name but was also deported in 2012. He later secured permanent residency through sponsorship from a woman he had a child with, despite his criminal history.

These cases highlight significant challenges within Canada's immigration system, particularly regarding the deportation of individuals with serious criminal backgrounds. Critics argue that the current processes allow for loopholes that enable such individuals to remain in the country for extended periods, raising concerns about public safety and border security.