New border security bill to tighten Canada-U.S. crossings
Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 7:21 am
Federal officials are poised to introduce legislation tightening security along the Canada-U.S. border with round-the-clock surveillance measures. The bill, a response to rising calls for enhanced safety, promises a blend of high-tech monitoring and bureaucratic flair that even the staunchest privacy advocates might grudgingly admire.
'A strong border is essential to our national security,' Anandasangaree said
Le ministre fédéral de la Sécurité publique, Gary Anandasangaree, a déposé mardi le projet de loi C-2 visant à renforcer la sécurité à la frontière, ce qui inclut de nouveaux pouvoirs en immigration.
Auparavant, Ottawa avait promis de nouveaux pouvoirs aux services frontaliers et de financer des outils pour la police.
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree is expected to introduce a bill today spelling out the federal government's next steps on border security.
The new bill will build on earlier Canadian measures, including round-the-clock surveillance of the border
The new bill will build on earlier Canadian measures, including round-the-clock surveillance of the border using helicopters, drones and surveillance towers.
OTTAWA — Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree is expected to introduce a bill today spelling out the federal government’s next steps on border security. The recent throne speech promised legislation to bolster security at Canada’s borders and new tools for police and intelligence agencies to…
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