OTTAWA—The Carney government is proposing sweeping new powers for law enforcement authorities and restricting asylum claims in a wide-ranging bill meant to beef up security at the Canadian border and fight organized crime and money laundering.
Dubbed the “Strong Borders Act,” the bill tabled Tuesday is the latest in a series of measures taken by Ottawa in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s complaints about illegal immigration and drugs like fentanyl coming across the Canadian border. It also comes as Canadian security officials and political leaders warn organized crime groups are becoming increasingly sophisticated and difficult to fight.
