Overview

• Quebec Premier François Legault has deployed the provincial police force, Sûreté du Québec, to patrol the U.S. border and conduct visual checks in response to fears of increased migration.
• Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced plans to enhance federal border security with additional officers and vehicles, though specific details were not disclosed.
• Concerns stem from Donald Trump’s re-election and his pledge to deport millions of undocumented immigrants from the United States, potentially driving migrants to seek refuge in Canada.
• Quebec has established a working group involving cabinet ministers and is coordinating with U.S. border states to monitor and manage the situation effectively.
• The Roxham Road crossing, previously a hotspot for irregular migration, remains closed, but officials are preparing for potential new routes being used by asylum seekers.