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Published on Wednesday, December 18th 2024 at 0:40 GMT by The Globe and Mail   Print publication without navigation

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The article from The Globe and Mail discusses Ottawa's new strategy to enhance border security, which includes deploying more dogs, drones, and taking action against human smuggling. The plan aims to address the increasing number of asylum seekers crossing into Canada outside official ports of entry, particularly at Roxham Road in Quebec. Key points include the use of technology like drones for surveillance, increasing the number of detector dogs to sniff out contraband, and implementing measures to combat human smuggling networks. The strategy also involves working with the United States to manage border issues more effectively, although specifics on how this collaboration will work remain somewhat vague. Additionally, there's an emphasis on ensuring that these measures do not infringe on the rights of legitimate asylum seekers, balancing security with humanitarian considerations.

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