Feds’ controversial border pre-clearance bill tops House agenda this week

Opposition MPs want to ensure Canadians' Charter rights are upheld under Bill C-23.
Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale is responsible for Bill C-23 which was introduced in June.
MPs will debate the government's controversial pre-clearance bill this week, which would give U.S. border agents in Canada new powers to question, search and detain Canadian citizens, but opposition MPs want to ensure the rights of Canadians are protected under the legislation. After passing three ...

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