Parliament plans to resume its sessions on March 24, and soon after, it is expected that conservatives and other opposition parties will vote on a motion of no confidence against the government, which will trigger an election. The Toronto Police Service announced the seizure of 83 million Canadian dollars worth of cocaine from Mexico that arrived through the United States. Most of this drug, 84 percent of the 4.9 kilograms seized, was destined for the Netherlands.
On the other hand, Canada has experienced a significant increase in the flow of migrants seeking to enter the country. During the first ten months of last year, U.S. border officials detected 169,474 people attempting to cross the border from Canada into the United States, being denied entry or expelled. In response to this situation, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has expressed his concern over the increase of illegal guns and drugs coming from the United States.
Trudeau highlighted the importance of strengthening border security, mentioning that Canada also has challenges in this area, particularly focused on preventing the flow of undocumented immigrants and fentanyl. For his part, Trudeau presented a plan of 1.3 billion Canadian dollars to reinforce border security and address concerns raised by Trump to avoid the imposition of tariffs.
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has urged Trudeau to reconvene Parliament to establish new border controls, trade reprisals, and develop an economic plan for Canada. The guns used in a tragic mass shooting in the country were smuggled from the United States. Additionally, data from the Canada Border Services Agency has revealed that a significant amount of seized firearms come from the United States.
Regarding illegal drugs, during the same period, Canadian border authorities managed to seize more than 25,600 kilograms, with fentanyl representing less than 1 percent of that total. Conservatives have criticized the actions of the liberals, accusing them of prioritizing their political leaders over the interests of the country. In response, Trudeau has pointed out the importance of safeguarding the security of Canadians in a more uncertain global environment.
