Canada is bolstering its border security with the addition of 60 new drones and two helicopters, as well as the establishment of an aerial intelligence task force. These measures come in response to President-elect Trump's threats of tariffs unless Canada and Mexico take steps to control the flow of migrants and illegal drugs.
OTTAWA — Public Safety Minister David McGuinty says Ottawa has added 60 new drones at the Canada -U.S. border and will deploy two new helicopters this week as it moves to ratchet up security.
The Liberal government pledged $1.3 billion in border upgrades after president-elect Trump threatened steep tariffs unless Canada and Mexico clamp down on the flow of migrants and illegal drugs.
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