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Border officials, RCMP to testify on impact of Trump's plans for border security

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 12 Dec, 2024 10:39 AM
  • Border officials, RCMP to testify on impact of Trump's plans for border security

Canadian officials in charge of border enforcement will testify at a parliamentary committee later today on the impact of president-elect Donald Trump's plans for border security and migration.

Canada Border Services Agency President Erin O'Gorman and Royal Canadian Mounted Police Commissioner Michael Duheme will appear at the House of Commons public safety and national security committee.

During the presidential race, Trump threatened to deport millions of undocumented people.

Ottawa is also compiling new measures to bolster border security through more staff and equipment in the face of Trump's tariff threats.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shared his border plan with the premiers during a Wednesday meeting, and Ottawa plans to add their suggestions into the soon-to-come package of measures.

The RCMP says it currently has over 900 drones and nine helicopters located across the country, with six helicopters that occasionally provide border surveillance.

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