The federal Liberals are set to introduce a new bill expected to mirror much of what's in their already tabled border legislation — but with some clauses that sparked concerns from opposition parties and civil liberties groups removed.

The new bill, which is expected to be tabled this week, is in response to criticism that the Strong Borders Act, Bill C-2, oversteps its stated aims and infringes Canadians' freedoms, sources tell CBC News.

Four sources said that the government is poised to introduce a second bill, paving the way for the government's proposed border security measures to pass through Parliament — without the controversial clauses that allowed Canada Post to open mail and law enforcement to access some digital data without a warrant.

CBC News is not naming the sources who h

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