SummarySpren for "Border officials"
- • The Liberal government's soft-on-crime policies have allowed organized crime to turn Canada's federal ports into parking lots for stolen vehicles, and the government has failed to appoint enough judges to handle cases, resulting in an increased number of stayed or withdrawn charges.
• The Conservative party has a plan to bring back safe streets and protect communities by implementing tough-on-crime policies, such as making prison time mandatory for repeat car thieves, toughening sentences for gang-related car thieves, and eliminating the Liberal soft-on-crime bail policies for repeat violent offenders.
- • The Minister of Public Safety, Hon. Dominic LeBlanc, has had positive interactions with frontline CBSA officers and has visited CBSA facilities, including the Port of Montreal.
• The CBSA is working to intercept the export of stolen vehicles, as 60% of stolen vehicles in Canada are exported.
- • The Conservative Party is incorrect in blaming the Prime Minister and Bill C-5 for the increase in auto theft since 2015, as the problem is more complex and has been present for longer.
• The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) needs more resources to prevent the export of stolen vehicles, as currently, only 1% of containers are searched and there are issues with the agency's mandate and ability to monitor exports.
- • CBSA officers are currently required to travel away from their families (including children) for up to 18 weeks to receive training, which can be difficult for women and families.
• There is a need for more training for CBSA officers, as there is currently a shortage of thousands of officers.