US EditionPreclearance operations in Canada are a ‘critical component’ of border strategy: U.S.
More than 16 million travelers were pre-cleared in Canada in the past year to speed U.S. entry and enhance security, with new projects launching in 2026.
- Canada and the United States said two preclearance projects are set to proceed this year, allowing travellers to be screened in Canada before crossing into the United States.
- Public Safety Canada says preclearance pushes the border outward to intercept threats, noting more than 16 million travellers were pre-cleared at Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal airports.
- The Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport facility is complete, with training and testing underway as U.S. Customs and Border Protection takes final steps before processing passengers.
- Operations could begin by spring as officials expect Toronto airport preclearance to start, while Air Canada announced new daily routes to New York, Boston, Washington and Chicago.
- Public Safety told The Canadian Press discussions with the United States and transportation partners are ongoing, with an internal note listing five possible locations including Vancouver's central rail station and Canada Place cruise terminal.
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Preclearance operations in Canada are a 'critical component' of the border strategy: US
Canada and the United States say two preclearance projects that would allow more travellers to be screened well in advance of crossing the border are set to proceed this year after many months of planning.
Two new components of the pre-clearance program that allowed more travellers to be checked well before crossing the border could be launched this year after several months of planning, says Canadian and U.S. authorities.
Preclearance operations in Canada are a ‘critical component’ of border strategy: U.S.
Canada and the United States say two preclearance projects that would allow more travellers to be screened well in advance of crossing the border are set to proceed this year after many months of planning.
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Preclearance operations in Canada are a 'critical component' of border strategy: U.S.
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U.S. Calls Canadian Preclearance Key to Border Security
Canada and the United States say two long-planned border preclearance projects are moving ahead this year, allowing travellers to be screened before crossing into the U.S. Preclearance lets passengers clear U.S. customs in Canada, making travel faster and helping officials spot risks earlier. The U.S. already runs preclearance at eight major Canadian airports and a ferry terminal in Prince Rupert, B.C. The update comes after earlier comments fro…
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