Ottawa’s Strong Borders Act could infringe upon Canadians’ Charter rights, including equality rights and privacy implications, a report by the Library of Parliament suggests.
The Strong Borders Act, also known as Bill C-2, aims to strengthen the country’s national security by providing law enforcement with “enhanced tools” to secure Canada’s borders. The report warns that the “wide reach” of the legislation could have Charter implications.
“Balancing national security and public safety with the protection of individual rights remains a complex and evolving challenge,” the Library of Parliament said in the preliminary version of its legislative summary report on the bill….