As part of increased border security measures, Ottawa said it will expand information sharing with the United States to include data on permanent residents.
Immigration Minister Marc Miller made the announcement on Jan. 15 during a press conference outlining steps taken by his government to strengthen the immigration system.
“This information is really mission critical to having a safe border, and by granting this extension, both countries are better equipped to screen applicants and make informed migration decisions and also prevent fraud,” said Miller.
Immigration Canada says in a Jan. 15 backgrounder there will also be enhanced information sharing on “all electronic travel authorization (eTA) applicants using a new source of data from the U.S.”…