Canada can’t secure its borders with yesterday’s tools

Despite advances in technology and intelligence, border security still relies heavily on more officers, inspections and physical infrastructure. Those investments cannot keep pace with the complexity of modern trade.

Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree. The federal government's push to modernize border security using smart technology is not just timely; it's essential. But it's treated like an optional upgrade rather than core infrastructure, write Colin Saravanamuttoo and Sheldon Jordan.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY COLIN SARAVANAMUTTOO, SHELDON JORDAN

September 2, 2026

Wild creatures from far-off places cross our border every day: exotic, sometimes endangered animals that can threaten ecosystems, public health, and the economy. They are camouflaged in data, complexity, and enforcement gaps.

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