7 h. ago New B.C. border security concerns arise as U.S. cracks down on Quebec library

"This is a library that has existed for well over 100 years," Dr. Lori Trautman, director of the Border Policy Research Institute at Western Washington University told Global News.

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14 h. ago Kobe Bryant once got stopped by Canadian border security when facing Toronto Raptors

A seemingly evergreen conversation around the Toronto Raptors opened up again this week.Former Raptors forward Thad Young spoke up on the Out The Mud podcast about how he found it "tough" to live in Toronto, citing reasons such as having to frequently go through airport customs as one of the challenges of playing for the Raptors.And then speaking today on FanDuelTV's Run It Back show, former Raptors player Lou Williams shared his own experiences of travelling with the team, including a story about the late Kobe Bryant having an issue with one of the security rules at Toronto's Pearson Airport."Kobe did have a moment. He did not want to take his shoes off at customs, that is true," Williams said.Williams' co-host Chandler Parsons also shared that a teammate of his once was unable to travel into Canada due to his legal troubles, though he didn't expand further on specifics.Kobe Bryant didn't want to take off his shoes going through customs ...

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5 d. ago How the RCMP and CBSA are trying to meet Trump’s demands on border security

More officers conducting increased patrols on the ground and in the sky

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5 d. ago So Donald Trump wants more border security? Here’s how the RCMP is ramping up efforts

WINDSOR, ONT. — Ian Smith used to spend most of his days behind a desk in the RCMP’s Windsor, Ont., detachment, working on investigations and performing administrative duties. As a member of the force’s border integrity unit, the constable says he didn’t even have to wear his uniform. But that recently changed. Smith now dons […]

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2 w. ago Over 40,000 Canadians are trying to stop Trump from visiting the country

The Alberta Rockies are set to host world leaders for the G7 Summit later this year. However, more than 40,000 Canadians say U.S. President Donald Trump should not be allowed to visit.The Prime Minister of Canada is expected to welcome Trump, along with other G7 members, including President of France Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Keir Starmer, to Kananaskis this June.The Group of Seven (G7) is an informal grouping of seven of the world's advanced economies: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States, in addition to the European Union.A petition on Change.org calling for Trump to be blocked from visiting Canada for the G7 Summit in Alberta has amassed more than 41,000 signatures as of writing, pointing to Trump's convicted felon status."Trump is a convicted felon who is threatening Canada's Sovereignty. He has also stressed that border security along the Canadian border is a priority for him, and we agree. We can't allo...

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2 w. ago Toronto restaurants take U.S. products off their menu due to Trump tariffs threat

As Canada waits to see whether U.S. President Donald Trump will follow through on his threat to impose sweeping tariffs, Toronto restaurants are already taking steps to limit their reliance on U.S. products.Over the past few weeks, more and more business across the country have vowed to prioritize Canadian goods over U.S. alternatives as Trump's administration continues to deliberate over the specific of the tariffs, and with the deadline just a few hours away, some officials suggest that the final decision is still very much up in the air.On Monday, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told CNN that he would be discussing the looming tariffs with Trump throughout the day. "He's going to decide today," Lutnick said. "We are going to put it out tomorrow."The tariffs, initially announced as a 25 per cent levy on Canadian goods, had been delayed for a month after Canada vowed to implement new border security measures, which included the appointment of a new fentanyl czar.Ontario...

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2 w. ago Toronto restaurants take U.S. products off menus due to Trump tariffs threat

As Canada waits to see whether U.S. President Donald Trump will follow through on his threat to impose sweeping tariffs, Toronto restaurants are already taking steps to limit their reliance on U.S. products.Over the past few weeks, more and more business across the country have vowed to prioritize Canadian goods over U.S. alternatives as Trump's administration continues to deliberate over the specific of the tariffs, and with the deadline just a few hours away, some officials suggest that the final decision is still very much up in the air.On Monday, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told CNN that he would be discussing the looming tariffs with Trump throughout the day. "He's going to decide today," Lutnick said. "We are going to put it out tomorrow."The tariffs, initially announced as a 25 per cent levy on Canadian goods, had been delayed for a month after Canada vowed to implement new border security measures, which included the appointment of a new fentanyl czar.Ontario...

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2 w. ago Canada’s border security measures don’t go far enough, former agents say

Former Canadian and American border agents say there needs to be a more coordinated and forward-looking approach to border security.

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3 w. ago Public safety minister says Canada has answered U.S. demands on border security

WASHINGTON — Public Safety Minister David McGuinty said Thursday Canada has acted on U.S. concerns about border security and fentanyl trafficking — even as U.S. President Donald Trump insists economy-wide tariffs will go ahead next week as planned. “Any test that was put on this country, on Canada, in terms of showing progress and meeting […]

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3 w. ago David McGuinty says Canada has answered U.S. demands on border security

Canadian law enforcement and border officials joined him and Canada's 'fentanyl czar' Kevin Brosseau in the U.S. capital this week to make a final diplomatic push against the tariffs

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4 w. ago Thursday's letters: Tighten border security by barring Trump

I think Donald Trump is absolutely right. Canada needs to tighten up our border services to prevent lowlifes and undesirables from entering Canada. People like convicted felons and sex offenders. People like Trump. We could impress Trump by taking a strong stand at the June 15 G7 get-together in Kananaskis and barring him from entering […]

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