Liberal government tables border security bill with sweeping new data collection powers

Summary

The Liberal government has introduced Bill C-2, a comprehensive border security bill that enhances law enforcement powers, including warrantless access to communications and mail searches. The legislation aims to tighten the asylum claim process, allowing the government to deem certain asylum seekers inadmissible while granting the Canada Border Services Agency greater inspection authority. Additionally, it proposes increased penalties for non-compliance with anti-money laundering laws and mandates data accessibility for organizations providing electronic services to facilitate law enforcement inquiries.

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