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flag Canada and the U.S. confirm new preclearance sites in 2026 to expand pre-border screening.

flag Canada and the U.S. confirm two new preclearance projects will proceed in 2026, expanding advance screening of travelers before crossing the border. flag The program, vital to U.S. border security, allows U.S. officers to screen passengers at Canadian airports and terminals, streamlining entry and identifying threats early. flag Despite earlier concerns from U.S. flag Ambassador Pete Hoekstra about the program’s future amid strained relations, both nations reaffirm its importance. flag U.S. preclearance currently operates at eight Canadian airports and a ferry terminal, with over 16 million travelers pre-cleared in the year ending September 2024. flag Expansion plans include potential sites in Montreal, Quebec City, Vancouver, and other rail and marine locations, though no new launch dates have been set.

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