The West Block

Why are more asylum seekers crossing into Canada from the U.S.?


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In this episode we look at why more asylum seekers are crossing into Canada at irregular border crossings? Is the new Trump administration policies and clamp down at the southern border affecting the numbers coming to Canada?  And do the customs and border agents have enough resources to do their job?

Guests: Jean-Pierre Fortin, National President Customs and Immigration Union; Bill Blair, Minister for Border Security and Protection and Organized Crime Reduction; Todd Smith, Ontario Social Services Minister

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