Liberal border bill aimed to expand law enforcement’s warrantless powers

Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree acknowledged the flaws in the government’s proposed reform of warrantless search powers for police and intelligence agencies, as outlined in the “Strong Borders Act” bill C-2. Despite opposition from privacy advocates and the removal of certain controversial provisions, he emphasized the need for lawful access to better equip law enforcement in the digital age, while also addressing the long-standing issue of underfunding in local police services.

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