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Canada Opens First U.S. Pre-Clearance Facility to Strengthen Border Security
BY Connect Newsroom, Jan 3, 2025 5:55 PM - REPORT AN ERROR
The Canada Border Services Agency announced Thursday that the initiative will be a two-year pilot project.
Canada is opening its first pre-clearance facility in the United States as part of a plan to strengthen border security amid increasing pressure from President Trump.
The Canada Border Services Agency announced Thursday that the initiative will be a two-year pilot project. It will result in the closure of Quebec's Covey Hill Port of Entry, with travelers instead entering Canada through a joint facility at the Cannon Corners Port of Entry on the New York side. Travelers will undergo thorough vetting to ensure no one enters illegally.
Additionally, travelers will not be able to submit asylum claims at the pre-clearance site. The United States controls pre-clearance operations at eight Canadian airports and one maritime facility, where U.S. officials decide whether to allow travelers and goods into the United States.
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