New Laws Sailing into Canada

Prime Minister Stephen Harper, is worried about Canada's security suggesting that changes need to be made.

"This trend gives us some significant concern, and we'll take whatever steps are necessary going forward" was the comment made by Stephen Harper in Mississauga, Ontario today when when he spoke to the media. 


After the recent events which saw a migrant ship filled with Tamils sail into BC, the Prime Minister recognizes that Canada is indeed a country of refuge but restrictions have to be increased. When it comes to Canada's vast coastline, the issue of human smuggling is becoming all the more a matter of national security, and not about refuge. He plans on giving authorities more power to deal with these situations accordingly.

Harper stated, "We will not hesitate to strengthen the laws if we have to, because ultimately as a government, we're responsible," Harper said. "It's a fundamental exercise of sovereignty, and we're responsible for the security of our borders and the ability to welcome people or not welcome people when they come."

As to what the Prime Minister has in mind when it comes to changing the laws he did not elaborate, but with the House of Commons reopening next month surly his ideas shall be bantered about loud and clear.