Mr. Speaker, according to the bill, border officers have a surveillance mandate, but they are not truly a part of national defence. They cannot intervene directly.
I would like to know what my colleague thinks about that.
In the House of Commons on October 21st, 2025. See this statement in context.
Bill C-12 Strengthening Canada's Immigration System and Borders ActGovernment Orders
October 21st, 2025 / 4:25 p.m.
Bloc
Mario Beaulieu Bloc La Pointe-de-l'Île, QC
Mr. Speaker, according to the bill, border officers have a surveillance mandate, but they are not truly a part of national defence. They cannot intervene directly.
I would like to know what my colleague thinks about that.
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