Enhanced Canadian Border Security Measures Announced
A series of new measures to boost Canadian border security were announced on Friday, including the hiring of 1,000 new border guards.
Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled the plans, which will be part of the upcoming federal budget, aiming to "crack down on the movement of stolen goods, illegal guns and drugs, enforce import measures, and investigate unfair trade practices."
- Hiring of 1,000 new Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) officers
- Enhanced border security measures to be included in the federal budget
Crack down on the movement of stolen goods, illegal guns and drugs, enforce import measures, and investigate unfair trade practices.
Liberal MPs Jill McKnight and Ernie Klassen were present at the Peace Arch border crossing in South Surrey to announce the measures.
Author's summary: Canada to hire 1,000 new border guards to enhance security.