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Liberals introduce second border bill as they look to pass some measures quickly
The government separated its border security bill to advance less controversial measures first while addressing concerns over privacy and migrant rights raised by over 300 organizations.
- In Ottawa, the Carney government split its border security bill into two tracks to pass some measures quickly, with Bill C-12 likely advancing first, on Oct. 8, 2025.
- Government officials say the June bill aims to secure borders, combat transnational organized crime and stop fentanyl, following pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump's administration.
- Bill C-12, introduced Wednesday, incorporates June measures expanding the Coast Guard role, tightening the immigration system and controlling chemicals used to make illicit drugs, while elements moved into C-12 will be deleted from Bill C-2 to avoid duplication.
- Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said the government will still pursue Bill C-2, which proposes powers to search mail and access personal information, noting strict amendment rules complicate revisions.
- More than 300 civil society organizations urged Ottawa to withdraw the bill, warning it threatened liberties, refugee and migrant rights, and privacy, contrasting government claims on border security.
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Mark Carney's government tabled on Wednesday its new draft of a critical border security bill in the hope that it could be passed with the support of at least one opposition party.
·Montreal, Canada
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Carney government expected to replace controversial border bill
An analysis by the Justice Department concluded the original version of the bill could have affected several rights protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
·Hamilton, Canada
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