Amidst the noise coming from the U.S. on tariffs and border security, the Ontario government announced a new program that will look to beef up security along the border with its southern neighbour.
“Ontario has been calling on the federal government to step up and address safety and security concerns at the border. We need to see words turned into visible action,” Premier Doug Ford stated.
“In the meantime, Ontario is stepping up with Operation Deterrence to crack down on illegal border crossings and illegal guns and drugs.”
The province says that it launched Operation Deterrence in early December, with provincial police using 200 officers who are focusing their efforts on disrupting illegal activity at the Canada-U.S. border.
That focus has included fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, remotely-piloted aircraft, boats, off-road vehicles, patrol vehicles and foot patrol, according to the province.
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Ontario said its operation, which it describes as a “preparedness and planning framework,” will target activities outside of the 14 …