A series of new measures to boost Canadian border security were announced by the federal government on October 17, including the hiring of 1,000 new border guards.
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced these measures in Niagara Falls, Ont., which will be part of the upcoming federal budget. The new border security measures aim to "crack down on the movement of stolen goods, illegal guns and drugs, enforce import measures, and investigate unfair trade practices."
Crack down on the movement of stolen goods, illegal guns and drugs, enforce import measures, and investigate unfair trade practices.
Two Metro Vancouver Liberal MPs, Minister of Veterans Affairs Jill McKnight and South Surrey-White Rock MP Ernie Klassen, attended an event at Peace Arch border crossing in South Surrey to discuss the new measures.
The hiring of 1,000 new Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) officers is a key part of these measures, aiming to enhance border security.
Author's summary: Canada to hire 1,000 new border guards.