Poilievre calls for new border security plan and asylum seeker cap as U.S. tariff threat rises

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has called for a new border security plan from the federal government. He wants increased patrols, technology to combat drug trafficking, and tighter visa rules, especially as U.S. President-elect Donald Trump threatens tariffs on Canada. Poilievre also suggested capping the number of asylum seekers due to a backlog of nearly 250,000 refugee claims in Canada. He emphasized the need to address issues with immigration and border control, criticizing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's handling of the situation. Trump has warned of a 25% tariff on imports from Canada unless illegal border crossings and drug trafficking are addressed. Trudeau recently met with Trump to discuss various issues, including trade and border security.