Summary
Canada’s Immigration Minister Marc Miller says the government is ready to cooperate with the U.S. as Donald Trump enacts stricter immigration measures, stressing that not everyone is welcome in Canada and migrants must enter legally.
Concerns are rising over a potential influx of asylum seekers as Trump plans mass deportations, which could strain Canadian resources.
Immigration lawyers urge Ottawa to amend the Safe Third Country Agreement to prevent undocumented migrants from crossing illegally to claim asylum.
A Nanos poll shows most Canadians, especially in Quebec, favor reducing refugee intake due to concerns over housing and public services.
Maybe they should try building a wall.
And get America to pay for it.
Fun fact. Did you know the border between Canada and US is the longest border in the world between two countries?
More to the point it’s the longest undefended border in the world.