Canada Embarks on Preclearance Pilot Project on US Side of Quebec/NY Land Border

Canada wants to launch a pilot project to explore letting northbound land travellers clear customs before they leave the United States. An impact analysis on the project was published last month in the Canada Gazette, along with a call for public comments. It would establish a preclearance zone inside a Customs and Border Protection facility in Cannon Corners, N.Y., south of Montreal. The notice says the Canada Border Services Agency hopes to launch the project this year, although discussions about timing are still ongoing. It would operate for two years to determine whether similar setups could replace small, aging facilities on the Canadian side of the border....