Ottawa has announced amendments that will allow border patrol to “immediately” turn away individuals accused of firearm offenses and drug smuggling before they are admitted into the country.
The changes to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations allow a removal order to be issued directly at the border for criminal offenses like carrying a concealed weapon, unauthorized possession of a firearm, or drug smuggling, according to a July 4 statement from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).
