Is the U.S. Preclearance System Working for Canadian Travellers?
Official title: Independent Review of the Preclearance Act, 2016
Ever been screened by U.S. border officers before boarding a flight to the States? That's preclearance. The government is reviewing whether the 2016 law governing this system is working properly. They want to know if U.S. officers have the right powers, if traveller rights are protected, and if the process could be improved.
Why This Matters
Fly to the U.S. from a Canadian airport? You've probably gone through preclearance. This review looks at whether your rights are protected when U.S. officers question you on Canadian soil. It also examines whether the process is efficient or creates unnecessary delays.
What Could Change
The review could recommend changes to what U.S. officers can and can't do in Canadian airports. It might also suggest new protections for travellers or changes to how complaints are handled. The final report goes to Parliament.
Key Issues
- Is the legislative framework of the Preclearance Act appropriate?
- Do U.S. Preclearance Officers have the right authorities?
- Are Canadian Border Services Officers' authorities adequate?
- Are facility and traveller obligations reasonable?
- What improvements could be made to preclearance legislation?
How to Participate
- Complete the online feedback form by the deadline.
- Submit feedback by email to preclearancereview-examenprecontrole@intervistas.com.
- Review the Preclearance Act, 2016 and related regulations to understand the current framework.
Submit Your Input
Questions Being Asked (5)
- Is the legislative framework of the Preclearance Act appropriate?
- Do U.S. Preclearance Officers have the right authorities?
- Are Canadian Border Services Officers' authorities adequate?
- Are facility and traveller obligations reasonable?
- What improvements could be made to preclearance legislation?