Liberals introduce sweeping border reform bill affecting warrants, large cash transfers
- On Tuesday in Ottawa, Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, presented the Strong Borders Act aimed at strengthening security measures at Canada’s borders.
- The bill responds to increased asylum claims, pressures to curb immigration, and U.S. Concerns linking cross-border fentanyl and migration to tariffs.
- It grants new powers to search mail, pause immigration applications, expand the Coast Guard's role, enforce export inspections, and limit large cash transactions.
- Anandasangaree emphasized that ensuring national security is essential for Canada’s strength and stressed that the proposed measures include protections that respect the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
- The legislation aims to stop fentanyl trafficking, organized crime, and asylum abuse while sustaining Canada-U.S. Security cooperation and border efficiency.
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