Saskatchewan introduces border security measures as Trump tariffs loom [Video]

As U.S. President-elect Donald Trump prepares to enter the White House, Canada’s border has been a top discussion point including in Saskatchewan.

On Tuesday, Premier Scott Moe outlined his plan for enhancing border security.

“Our government is taking immediate steps to increase border integrity, ensuring the Saskatchewan-U.S. border is secure and our communities are safe,” Moe said. “We are redeploying 16 provincial law enforcement officers to patrol high-priority areas around the border. We are also prepared to mobilize up to 95 total officers to address emerging incidents, should they arise.”

The Saskatchewan Border Security Plan (SBSP) will take immediate action to redeploy 16 officers from conservation, Saskatchewan Highway Patrol and canine-handler teams to regularly conduct patrols and public safety campaigns near the border.

The resources will include one mobile command unit for conducting commercial vehicle inspections, up to 16 patrol cars equipped with licence plate readers and specialty equipment, such …