In this edition of Journal, we look at the specific complaints of the President of the United States about Canada’s border security and fentanyl exports.

Here’s a surprising question: is President Trump right on this? Does Canada have a problem with the protection of our border and are we exporters of fentanyl? He has repeatedly said these are genuine concerns, not a negotiating gambit to get a better trade deal. We’ll see.

One thing for sure, President Trump has got the attention of our federal government. All of a sudden, there is money – over a billion dollars – coming into the system for better border protection, helicopters, and manpower. Funny: isn’t it that in previous years when premiers, especially the premier of Quebec, complained about illegal crossings, with not much action?

But this last year, the headlines have changed:

“2 men charged after US prosecutors say BC freight trains used for human smuggling.”

“Terror suspect accused of plotting a mass shooting in New York came to Canada on student visa. “ (He was then arrested trying to cross illegally from Canada to the US.)

So that’s the border issue. But what about the fentanyl concerns?

A recent assessment from Canada’s Criminal Intelligence Service that says Canada should be considered a source country for fentanyl and other drug shipments moving internationally.

And if that wasn’t blunt enough, a Wall Street Journal headline said, “Canada is becoming a fentanyl exporter and target for Trump.”

To help us ascertain the facts, I have asked Calvin Chrustie to join us. Calvin is an international security expert who has spent 25 years with the RCMP and is recognized for his work on transnational crime.

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