Right now, the security line at Vancouver (YVR) is about 15 minutes. There are 3 security checkpoints open, and wait times vary between them. Data refreshes every minute.
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As of right now, you're looking at about 15 minutes in the regular line. That said, lines move fast here — it can change a lot depending on time of day. The early morning rush (5-7 AM) and late afternoon wave (4-6 PM) tend to be the worst.
Yes. You can keep your shoes, belt, and jacket on, and leave your laptop in your bag. In practice, PreCheck saves about 5-10 minutes at Vancouver — sometimes more during peak hours.