S-7An Act to amend the Customs Act and the Preclearance Act, 2016
Government bill, introduced in the Senate on March 31, 2022
- Status
- At second reading in the House of Commons since October 20, 2022
- Sponsor
- Marc GoldSenator
- Senator
What it does
Clarifies when border and preclearance officers can examine documents on personal digital devices, and updates related rules, offences and French wording.
What it does
- Clarifies when border services officers may examine documents stored on personal digital devices under the Customs Act.
- Allows regulations to be made about those device examinations.
- Updates enforcement, offences and punishment rules in the Customs Act.
- Clarifies when preclearance officers may examine, search and detain documents stored on personal digital devices under the Preclearance Act, 2016, and allows regulations and ministerial directions for those actions.
- Updates the French version of the Preclearance Act, 2016 about a traveller’s duty to identify themselves.
Who it affects
- Travellers
- Border services officers
- Preclearance officers
- People crossing the border
Background
It amends the Customs Act and the Preclearance Act, 2016.
Where it is
Senate
First reading
Completed.
Second reading
Completed.
Committee
Completed.
Report stage
Completed.
Third reading
Completed.
House of Commons
First reading
Completed.
Second reading
Current stage. Now here
Committee
Not reached.
Report stage
Not reached.
Third reading
Not reached.
Royal assent
Royal assent
Not reached.
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How the House voted
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LEGISinfo status: At second reading in the House of Commons. Bill data from LEGISinfo, votes from openparliament.ca and the House of Commons. Last updated October 13, 2026.