Liberals crack down on asylum seekers, boost search powers for security agencies in new bill

Bill C-2 outlines how and when Canadian authorities can get access to Canadians’ communications and personal information; where and when they can search packages, cargo, and mail; and what information is shared with security agencies in the United States.

Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree holds a press conference with updates on border security measures outlined in Bill C-2 in the House of Commons foyer on June 3.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY PETER MAZEREEUW

June 4, 2025

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