Over the past 11 years, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has approved entry for more than 17,600 foreign nationals with criminal convictions. These convictions were "forgiven" or waived by the Immigration Department, effectively removing barriers to immigration for these individuals. The federal government has not provided a detailed breakdown of the types of crimes forgiven or the timing of these offenses, raising concerns about transparency and public trust in the immigration system. The data was highlighted in new government figures and reported by multiple news outlets, including the Globe and Mail. Critics argue that the lack of disclosure undermines confidence in the system, while the government has not outlined any plans to address these transparency issues.