S-7Government of Canada
An Act to amend the Customs Act and the Preclearance Act, 2016
Brings border digital-device searches in line with the Charter. Was previously in 44-1 (C-26 / S-7) before splitting from the cyber-security bill.
Status
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Introduced✓
1st Reading3
2nd Reading4
Committee5
Report6
3rd Reading7
Royal AssentQuick learn
Limits when Canadian border agents can search your phone or laptop. They'll need a clearer reason to do it, bringing the practice in line with the Charter.
Issues this bill touches
- Digital Rights
CBSA personal-device search safeguards — brings border practice in line with the Charter.
- National Security
Legislative history
- First reading
First reading in the Senate.
- Second reading
Second reading in the Senate.
- Third reading
Third reading in the Senate.
- First reading
First reading in the House of Commons.
- Introduced
Tabled in the originating chamber by the sponsor.
- Second reading
Debated in principle; vote sends the bill to committee.
Official source
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