Source: The Seattle Times
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper has announced plans to hire 1,400 border guards and Royal Canadian Mounted Police, addressing longtime criticisms that his nation's immigration policies have made the country a haven for terrorists.
Harper's plan, unveiled Wednesday and Thursday, also called for arming border security officers over the next 10 years, beginning next year. But the measures already are sparking a debate in Canada over whether they'll help bolster security or needlessly militarize the 4,000-mile U.S.-Canada border.
Many of Canada's guards along its U.S. border have demanded firearms. Under their collective agreement, they can walk away if they believe their safety is jeopardized. Officers abandoned four posts in British Columbia earlier this year when told two California murder suspects were headed their way.
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper has announced plans to hire 1,400 border guards and Royal Canadian Mounted Police, addressing longtime criticisms that his nation's immigration policies have made the country a haven for terrorists.
Harper's plan, unveiled Wednesday and Thursday, also called for arming border security officers over the next 10 years, beginning next year. But the measures already are sparking a debate in Canada over whether they'll help bolster security or needlessly militarize the 4,000-mile U.S.-Canada border.
Many of Canada's guards along its U.S. border have demanded firearms. Under their collective agreement, they can walk away if they believe their safety is jeopardized. Officers abandoned four posts in British Columbia earlier this year when told two California murder suspects were headed their way.
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Only Canadian citizens are eligible to apply for these positions, though!
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