Canadian government announces new border security plan amid Donald Trump tariff threats

Canada needs to get serious about securing its border

From the Macdonald Laurier Institute By Todd Hataley for Inside Policy US President-elect Donald Trump has made clear his intention to call out Canada on weak enforcement on migration, money laundering, and the cross-border trafficking of narcotics, especially fentanyl. Until just very recently, Canada has remained largely silent on these issues. Security agencies, such as the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)…

Canada Tightens Border Security Amid President-Elect Trump’s Tariff Threats

In response to President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed 25% tariff on Canadian imports, Canada has announced a series of sweeping border security measures aimed at addressing U.S. concerns and potentially averting the tariff’s implementation next month. The measures, unveiled by Canadian officials on Wednesday, focus on… Canada Tightens Border Security Amid President-Elect Trump’s Tariff Threats

Canada Announces $1.3B Border Security Plan as Donald Trump's Tariff Threats Loom

The news comes amid a back-and-forth between both countries, which included Trump referring to Canada's Trudeau as the "Governor of the great state of Canada"

After demanding a numerical plan from the federal government for border security, Prime Minister François Legault is now asking for “details on the concrete deployment of these measures” and a “timetable”. It also reiterates its request to tighten the granting of visas.

The federal government has released its plan to secure the borders and thus avoid the implementation of Trump tariffs.

Beck pledges united front on Trump tariff threat

Beck pledged the NDP would offer her help and support to the provincial government aimed at turning back the threat of 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods.