Loi sur le précontrôle (2016) | 2017, ch. 27 — Canada law | Esheria

Loi sur le précontrôle (2016)

This part sets rules for preclearance zones and perimeters, including who may enter, what travellers must do, what controllers may do, and when they may detain, search, or refuse entry-related actions.

Jurisdiction
Canada
Instrument
Act or statute
Citation
2017, ch. 27
Version
26 May 2026
Language
fr
Official source
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border operations criminal procedure goods inspection government powers regulatory compliance statutory review travel screening

Statute overview

About this statute

This part sets rules for preclearance zones and perimeters, including who may enter, what travellers must do, what controllers may do, and when they may detain, search, or refuse entry-related actions. This provision lets the Governor in Council make regulations for preclearance areas, limits officers’ powers when a traveler opts out, gives the Attorney General of Canada exclusive criminal prosecution authority for certain acts, and requires a five-year independent review and report.

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