Canadian government introduces new bill to strengthen ties with US

 

 

The Canadian government has introduced a new bill to strengthen ties with the US. The new legislation is aimed at combating organized crime, preventing the trafficking of fentanyl and other drugs, and preventing illegal immigration, Public Safety Minister Gary Anandsangari said in introducing the bill.

Along with several border security priorities outlined by Prime Minister Mark Carney, the proposed bill also addresses some long-standing complaints by US lawmakers, diplomats, and Canadian police. The new bill, called the Strong Borders Act, builds on the $1.3 billion border security package announced last December. Gary Anandsangari said the new bill is not only aimed at addressing US concerns. "This bill is about ensuring that our borders and our citizens are secure. It also addresses some of the concerns raised by the White House," said Minister Gary Anandasangari. The new legislation also shows that Canada has strong tools to prevent organized crime, the flow of fentanyl, and the financing of illicit drugs, Gary Anandasangari told reporters in Ottawa.