Bill S-23

SUMMARY

(a) providing for the expedited movement of persons and goods into Canada;

(b) providing for streamlined clearance procedures for low risk passengers by pre-arrival risk assessment of passenger information;

(c) providing for new requirements in respect of the provision of information obtained under that Act;

(d) providing for monetary penalties in respect of designated contraventions;

(e) extending the time for requesting reviews and appeals beyond current time limits;

(f) harmonizing provisions for the collection of amounts owing under that Act with those of the Income Tax Act and the Excise Tax Act;

(g) making technical and housekeeping amendments; and

(h) making related amendments to other Acts.