Posted on 02/22/2017 8:09:53 AM PST by SeekAndFind
The other day we looked at a somewhat amusing story of people illegally crossing the border from the United States into Canada. The numbers remain only a tiny trickle compared to the flow of illegal aliens coming into the United States across our southern border, but the trend should still be worrying for Canadians. Or at least so you would think. This is not a view shared by the country’s prime minister it seems. When pressed by reporters, Justin Trudeau said that he has no intention of stopping people coming into his nation illegally. (Newsweek)
Canada will continue to accept asylum seekers crossing illegally from the United States but will ensure security measures are taken to keep Canadians safe, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Tuesday.
The number of would-be refugees crossing into Canada at isolated and unguarded border crossings has increased in recent weeks amid fears U.S. President Donald Trump will crack down on illegal immigrants, and photos of smiling Canadian police greeting the migrants have gone viral.
Opposition Conservatives want Trudeau’s center-left Liberal government to stem the flow of asylum seekers from the United States because of security fears and a lack of resources to deal with them.
It’s amazing that Trudeau manages to maintain the level of support that he does in his country. As we have noted here on many occasions, a nation without borders is really not much of a nation at all. Trudeau is quite happy to speak about those seeking asylum, in many instances individuals who were already in the United States illegally and have no qualms about committing the same crime in Canada because they are frightened of President Trump’s new policies.
But what about those who are not simply frightened refugees looking for a better life in the Great White North? We get actual refugees here in the United States as well, but they are tiny in number compared to those who cross over with the intention of breaking the law, at least in terms of immigration laws if not something more serious. Don’t the Canadians worry about that as well? Canada has a generous social welfare system and their people are widely renowned for being “nice.” But just how many new arrivals could our neighbors to the north absorb before the situation becomes problematic?
Justin Trudeau should be looking to our allies in Europe for some guidance on these matters. They also have had very lax attitudes toward illegal immigration in the past, but in the current era many of them are paying a heavy price for it. America seems to be a far more desirable destination for those looking to illegally change addresses, but if the conditions on the ground here under the new administration become too uncomfortable would Canada become the default second choice? They have a much smaller population than us, so just a few million newcomers with no jobs could quickly put a significant strain on their infrastructure. Canada also enjoys a blissfully low crime rate, so it wouldn’t take too many illegal immigrants with bad intentions to generate a significant spike.
If those things come to pass, Trudeau’s recent comments may come back to haunt him. Canadians are, as I said, well known for being nice. But that niceness might wear out as rapidly as the welcome mat if things start going downhill.
Thanks Trudeau.
round ‘em all up and drive them to the Canadian border. What a gift. It’s not even Christmas!
The American media is deliberately and intentionally refusing to report that scum that is afraid to stay in the USA because of Trump’s actions is heading north to Canada.
Better Canada’s problem, not ours. Have fun, pretty-face Trudeau!
Cool. They don’t want to go back to Mexico, then send bus them to the Canadian border where they can continue to ride the government freebie train.
Awesome news. All the muzzies are lining up to go to kanada and all the illegals are moving to kalifornia.
Awesome news. All the muzzies are lining up to go to kanada and all the illegals are moving to kalifornia.
>>>Should we build the bridge on top of the pipelines to save acquisition costs and possibly other costs?<<<
That’s a good idea, or just put them inside a Pipeline built with American Steel of course. #;^)
Then what the point of having border and passports or a visa system? Why have the expense of any border infrastructure at all if it serves no function?... hell why even have an army if you going to let the Invaders to walk in and hijack whole areas of your country
The man a the politically correct dumbass that will get his citizens killed because of his self-righteous b*******
How many do you want?
There is no longer any doubt: World leaders and the Media are being paid off either directly or indirectly by the terrorists....it’s not even a question anymore.
Works for me!
Guess they are not interested in learning by other’s mistakes. Is anyone steering the ship there,or are they just letting it go it’s own way?
I fish Erie, Lake Ontario and St Lawrence. Always call and let them know when I am fishing on Canada side. Pain in the but and expensive to keep Canadian cell service on my plan. Interestingly. My Canadian friends to not have to report to the US when they fish in US waters from Canada.
Run I-35 from the Mexican Border right up to the Canadian Border.
Have plazas for fuel, lodging, food. Block all exits.
Funnel any southern border jumpers to I-35.
Heck, provide buses to transport them.
I agree. The Canadians I’ve known have all been very decent people. But they keep making inexplicably bad political choices that really damage their country.
Keep those illegals rolling...Rawhide!
The designation "refugee" does not fit the official description. It is the first country that the "refugee" sets foot in after leaving tyranny etc. They will be telling Canadian authorities America is the country that they are fearful of remaining in.
As for the Prime Minister of Canada, I being mindful of good manners would just say this. He does not have any idea of the logistics involved in resettlement. He thinks accommodation is just there for the taking.
Trudeau,(Obama lite)what a maroon!
Sounds like the Frogs are looking for more supporters.
And yes, they call those French Canadians FROGS, and right to their faces.
BTW, wait, most of the western provences will not like this at all.
Canada's kind of schizophrenic on things they're terrified of being overshadowed by the United States to the point they have the Canadian content law on their broadcast TV and radio..so many hours must on broadcast media must be of Canadian origin material
That Canadian law was the origin of one of my favorite TV comedy bits Bob and Doug McKenzie Great White North on SCTV
When Second City TV out of Chicago got busted for not enough Canadian content Second City TV members and Canadians Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas came up with this 5-minute bit just to satisfy the Canadian law and goose the Canadian bureaucrats a bit
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