International Affairs and Disclosure of Information

disclosure of information: The powers are included in Bill C-24, an overhaul of citizenship law passed last month, though have drawn little attention. The changes amend the Citizenship Act to allow Stephen Harpers cabinet to draft regulations providing for the disclosure of information for the purposes of national security, the defence of Canada or the conduct of international affairs, including under international deals struck by Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander. More Related to this Story, according to Globe and Mail. Group plans constitutional challenge to budget bill The Conservative government has given itself broad new powers to share Canadian immigration files and other information with foreign governments a practice that could have far-reaching implications for individuals who cross borders. Canada got it right on immigration. Now its time to lead on refugees (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.