flâneur — a map of the web's best reading

“A Misfire at Birth”: The Trouble with Canada’s So-Called Border Security Law | The Walrus

thewalrus.ca · 2,524 words · saved by 1 readers

With its rushed timing, vague provisions, and far-reaching implications, Bill C-2 has sparked alarm

Cole Burston / Canadian Press T his spring, the Mark Carney government introduced Bill C-2. Formally dubbed the Strong Borders Act, the legislation gives the federal government and border officials broad new powers to search devices, collect data, and make immigration decisions without full parliamentary oversight. The bill also allows the government to suspend certain refugee protections during a declared emergency. Supporters argue it’s a necessary response to rising threats like smuggling and organized crime. Critics warn it opens the door to government overreach. What does Bill C-2 actuall

Explore this link on the map →

related reading