Alberta Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services Mike Ellis says he's pleased to see Ottawa following Alberta's lead to secure Canada’s southern border. Trudeau Liberals recently announced $1.3 billion in spending to shore-up Canada's southern border security in response to President-elect Donald Trump's threat to impose a 25% tariff on Canadian goods unless the flow of drugs and migrants from Canada into the U.S. stops.Canada plans to strengthen border surveillance and create a joint strike force to tackle organized crime. The Government of Canada, however, is notorious for throwing money at problems with little effect.It is unclear how, when and where Ottawa's border plan will unfold. Recently, Alberta announced it would send dozens of sheriffs to patrol its southern border in response to Tump's threat. Surveillance drones and drug sniffing dogs will be part of the unprecedented operation."Alberta’s government was already working on proactive measures prior to President-elect Donald Trump's tariff threat and announced measures it is taking to enhance security at our southern border," said Ellis in a statement. "The success of the federal government's plan will depend on efficient implementation, timely acquisition of necessary resources, and strong cooperation between federal and provincial entities."Analysts say a 25% tariff would be a disaster for Canada.
