Canada and Quebec Bolster Border Security as Trump’s Deportation Plans Raise Migration Concerns

Prime Minister Trudeau and Premier Legault announce measures to address potential migrant influx from the U.S. following Trump’s re-election and deportation promises.

• 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.

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