Canada plans to invest $1.3 billion over six years to strengthen its borders in response to President-elect Donald Trump's warning of tariffs if Canada doesn't curb drug smuggling and illegal immigration. The funding will support various agencies, including the RCMP, the Canada Border Services Agency, and cyberspies, and will be used for technology upgrades, personnel, and other measures. The federal government intends to brief Mr. Trump on its plan, which includes increased use of helicopters, drones, and personnel.
Roxham Road has been used as an unofficial crossing point between New York and Quebec. Canada plans to spend $1.3-billion over six years on enhancing its borders, following threats from president-elect Donald Trump that he will impose tariffs if Canada doesn't do more to prevent drug smuggling and illegal migration.Ottawa plans to inject $1.
“Premiers have been briefed on the federal government’s plan, but we need more details about how and when it will be implemented. It’s critical that the federal government’s border plan demonstrates strong and visible action that shows Canada is serious,” he said.Quebec Premier François Legault, who met Mr. Trump recently in Paris, said the incoming president was very clear about the need for more border security.
The extra $1.3-billion to boost border security was accompanied by a suite of measures in the fall economic statement to combat the illegal drug trade and bolster Canada’s immigration system.The incoming administration has signalled it will want action from Canada not only to stop fentanyl but to prevent people with alleged ties to terrorism crossing into the U.S.
Mr. Trump has threatened to deport, with the help of the military, 11 million migrants living illegally in the U.S.
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