Canadians could be required to share social media at U.S. border

Some Canadian residents who plan to travel to the U.S. could soon be required to share their social media history when entering the country.

Canadians travelling to the U.S. could soon face additional restrictions, according to a new proposal shared in a notice by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The notice , dated Dec. 10, includes a proposal that would make it mandatory for travellers to share their social media history.

If the proposal is approved, those who require an Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) will need to provide their social media history from the past five years. According to CBP, the more extensive screening process would be part of efforts to comply with Executive Order 14161 , which aims to protect the U.S. from terrorist and other nati