QB sack on the play.
And shut up Jenny Kwan... nails on a chalk board that one
Liberals hoped their border bill would quickly pass. Now they're aiming for next year
Legislation introduced last spring faces battles on multiple fronts
One of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first orders of business after securing a win during the spring federal election was to introduce a border security bill.
It was heralded by Liberals as a signature piece of legislation to help harden the 49th parallel and advance a trade deal with the White House.
Fast-forward five months: Trade talks have soured and the bill has gone through the wringer when it comes to public criticism, been split in two and faced further calls for amendments.
With opposition parties questioning both bills, the Liberals are looking at a battle to fufill a key election promise and get them through a minority Parliament.
“They have a disaster on their hands,” said NDP MP Jenny Kwan.
The fight comes as Canada hosts a meeting of G7 security ministers this weekend in Ottawa where border security and immigration are likely to be raised.
Here’s where things stand.
The original Strong Borders Act, Bill C-2, was introduced in June and came in response to sustained pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, who justified his trade war citing concerns about the southbound flow of migrants and fentanyl.
The legislation included measures that would update surveillance powers for security and intelligence agencies, tighten the asylum claim system and clamp down on the chemicals used to make illicit drugs.
