Ontario Deploys Police to Strengthen U.S. Border Security

Operation Deterrence aims to address illegal crossings and smuggling as Trump threatens tariffs on Canadian goods.

Ontario has launched 'Operation Deterrence,' deploying 200 provincial police officers to bolster security along its 2,760-kilometre border with the United States.
The operation, active since December 6, 2024, focuses on illegal border crossings, smuggling of guns and drugs, and areas outside the 14 federally staffed crossings.
This move comes as U.S. president-elect Donald Trump threatens a 25% tariff on Canadian goods, citing concerns over illegal immigration and fentanyl trafficking.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has urged the federal government to take more visible action, as other provinces like Alberta and Quebec announce similar border initiatives.
Despite increased patrols and resources, officials report no significant changes in arrests or seizures, while U.S. border encounters with illegal crossers from Canada have risen in recent years.