Government again seeks to make it possible to search, seize small mail

cbc.ca·Kate McKenna, Salma Ibrahim
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The article reports on a proposed government change that would let police get warrants to search all mail sent through Canada Post, expanding current powers that only allow warrants for heavier packages. It highlights concerns by civil liberties groups and past backlash over similar proposals, while noting law enforcement support for the move amid drug smuggling cases. The story presents the government's position that this is a limited, warrant-based expansion of existing powers, not warrantless access.

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