Canada strengthens border control with the U.S.: $1.3 billion for security
Canada has announced updates to strengthen border security with the United States, including drones, technologies, and measures against illegal migrants.

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Canada's Minister of Public Safety, David McGuinty, and Minister of Immigration, Marc Miller, announced the results of new measures to enhance security at the border with the United States. This information was published on the official website of the Government of Canada.
These actions are part of the Border Enhancement Plan adopted in December 2024.
The initiative aims to reduce the volume of illegal crossings and minimize risks to the immigration system. The plan allocates $1.3 billion for implementing new technologies, including 60 drones, mobile X-rays, and chemical analyzers.
Since the beginning of the year, Canada has strengthened collaboration between the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). A reduction of 89% in illegal crossings and an 18% decrease in asylum claims have already been recorded.
In addition, attention has been increased on visa applications from countries with high levels of fraud. New protocols, developed jointly with the U.S., have reduced applications from Mexican citizens by 97%.
Canada plans to continue implementing technologies, including artificial intelligence, and to enhance coordination among federal, provincial, and territorial structures.
Thanks to these measures, the U.S. border is becoming more secure, which strengthens trust in the immigration system.
Earlier, it was reported that Canada increased security measures at the border following a statement by Donald Trump, who proposed making the country the 51st U.S. state, arguing it would be economically beneficial despite Canadian objections.
It was also revealed that Canada is revising its immigration policy, significantly reducing permanent residency quotas for 2025–2027 to balance population growth and improve infrastructure while introducing new measures for temporary and permanent residents.