We recently examined this legislation, which is currently before Parliament. We understand that the Government of Canada has made strenuous representations to the Government of the United States, though to no avail. This rule—they call it a rule—will come into force on January 1.
What we suggested was that the government nonetheless continue to make representations to the United States on the impact of this; secondly, that it make use of its regulatory power under the transport act to limit the amount of personal information that can be given to Homeland Security in the context of this new program; and thirdly, that it undertake an information awareness campaign so Canadians become aware of this program and the consequences that they may unexpectedly find themselves not able to board a plane.