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CBSA proposes amendments to NEXUS and other trusted traveler programs

August 17, 2016 Henry J. Chang, Dentons LLP Corporate Immigration, Employee Relations, Human Resources

The Canada Border Services Agency recently announced that it was proposing changes to its Trusted Traveller Programs, which include CANPASS, Free and Secure Trade, and NEXUS. In furtherance of this proposal, CBSA intends to amend the Presentation of Persons (2003) Regulations, which were implemented under the Canadian Customs Act.

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Canada to begin collecting biometric data from certain foreign nationals

December 19, 2012 Henry J. Chang, Dentons LLP Corporate Immigration, Employee Relations, Human Resources, Human Rights, Privacy and Security

On December 8, 2012, CIC published proposed regulations that will authorize the collection and use of biometric data from certain foreign nationals. Starting in 2013, temporary resident visa, study permit, and work permit applicants from certain visa-required countries and territories who seek to enter Canada will be required to have their biometric information (fingerprints and photograph) collected overseas before arriving in Canada.

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