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Canada to spend $617.7M to hire 1,000 new border officers to fight trafficking and boost security.
The Canadian government plans to spend $617.7 million over five years to hire 1,000 new Canada Border Services Agency officers, announced by Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree.
The move, part of a broader border security strategy, aims to combat cross-border trafficking of drugs, illegal firearms, and stolen vehicles, fulfilling a Liberal election promise.
The funding will boost recruitment incentives and allow earlier retirement for frontline officers.
While the initiative is tied to ongoing legislative efforts like Bill C-12, political scrutiny persists over hiring progress, with officials declining to provide specific numbers on current hires.
The announcement was made at the Rainbow International Bridge in Niagara Falls, highlighting the push to strengthen enforcement at key border crossings.
Canadá gastará $617.7M para contratar a 1,000 nuevos oficiales fronterizos para luchar contra el tráfico y aumentar la seguridad.