Postmedia: Canadian air passengers a step closer to U.S. law after bill passes

[tuvor]

OTTAWA — The House of Commons passed a controversial private member's bill Wednesday that would force airlines to provide passenger information to the United States when they travel to American destinations or even pass through U.S. airspace.

Bill C-42, introduced by Conservative House leader John Baird while he was transport minister, passed its third reading by a vote of 246 to 34. The NDP was the only party to vote against the proposed bill, which now moves to the Senate for consideration prior to royal assent.

Opposition parties and civil liberties groups have said the proposed bill raises privacy concerns because Canadians' personal information would be in American hands.

The legislation is designed to amend Canada's Aeronautics Act and essentially gives the U.S. the final say on who gets to travel on Canadian flights that pass over its airspace.

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http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Canadian+passengers+step+closer+after+bill+passes/4374407/story.html

[kedrys]

1. And now you know why I refuse to set foot in the U.S.

after making my successful escape to Canada almost 3 years ago.

I don't even have a passport.

[CHIMO]

2. Well

You can make your opinion known to Martha Hall Findlay.
http://marthahallfindlay.liberal.ca/