WOW! Border agents DODGE questions on border security
These demonstrations felt more like a staged show meant to reassure the public on border security efforts.
Today, I am at the Stanstead border crossing in Quebec, where a media opportunity was held alongside a demonstration of the methods used by border agents to detect drug, weapon, and other illegal contraband smuggling.
We were welcomed by Michel BĂ©gin, Director of the Eastern Border District of Quebec, and also attended a demonstration with a K9 unit.
The first demonstration focused on vehicle searches. Then, we watched sniffer dogs detect illicit substances in cars.
Finally, agents showed us how they use X-ray technology to inspect vehicles. However, some efficiency issues were noticeable… I’ll let you judge for yourself.
Although I wanted to ask questions about the collaboration between the RCMP and border agents, as well as operations conducted between official entry points, today’s designated spokesperson carefully avoided answering them.
As you will see, these demonstrations felt more like a staged show meant to reassure the public on border security efforts. However, the real issues mainly occur between official entry points, and on that front, we received very few answers.
Yet, I asked essential questions:
- How was the $1.3 billion in government funding allocated?
- Why has the illegal influx of migrants not been classified as an “irregular immigration movement,” which would grant border agents greater authority?
- Why aren’t customs officers authorized to operate between entry points, even though the law permits it?
- What is the truth behind Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s claim that 10,000 troops have been deployed to the borders?
Once again, we received very few answers.
Alexandra Lavoie
Quebec based Journalist
Alexa graduated with a degree in biology from Laval University. Throughout her many travels, she has seen political instability as well as corruption. While she witnessed social disorder on a daily basis, she has always been a defender of society’s most vulnerable. She’s been around the world several times, and now joins Rebel News to shed light on today’s biggest stories.
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Gordon Miller commented 2025-03-17 21:11:03 -0400 FlagThe problem is drugs going out of Canada, not into Canada, so this border demo is irrelevant. -
Don Hrehirchek commented 2025-03-17 18:27:48 -0400 FlagLiving in Yukon, My family and I would cross over into Alaska. We drove by the Canadian borders services and about 10 miles down the road was the USA Customs. We naturally had to stop and answer questions, show Our Id etc. In the early days all we had to show was Our drivers license. Now a pass port is required. Then on the way back We had to stop at the Canadian border services. Answer all the usual questions. Then We could proceed. Now what My point is , there was border control into USA, but not out But border control into Canada , but not out. How come this system Worked ? Now We have to spend billions of dollars, something is askew here. Please help Me out with a logical explanation. Not lawyer speak please. Human nature has not changed as far as I know, for how many millennia? Thanks.
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Bruce Atchison commented 2025-03-14 19:26:33 -0400 FlagIn a sane world, border agents would be proud to answer questions. But we aren’t in a sane world these days. So our government, whom we fund with our hard-earned tax dollars, ignores our questions and treats like fussing little children.
