S-256Government of Canada
An Act to amend the Canada Post Corporation Act (seizure) and to make related amendments to other Acts
Amends the Canada Post Corporation Act to allow law enforcement to seize mail in the custody of Canada Post under judicial authorization. Closes a longstanding gap that left letter mail effectively shielded from inspection even when used for fentanyl or other contraband. At report stage in the Senate.
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Lets police seize mail at Canada Post under a warrant, closing a gap that previously made letter mail one of the few categories police could not search. Targets fentanyl smuggling through the postal system.
Issues this bill touches
- Crime & Public Safety
Lets police seize mail at Canada Post under a warrant, closing a long-standing letter-mail inspection gap.
Legislative history
- First reading
First reading in the Senate.
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Second reading in the Senate.
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Official source
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