Kirsten Hillman, Canada's ambassador in Washington, said that Trudeau had successfully made the case to Trump that there is no comparison between the Canada-US border and Mexico-US border. She emphasized, 'The message that our border is so vastly different than the Mexican border was really understood.' This pivotal point framed discussions about the tariffs proposed by the incoming US administration, underlining the unique circumstances of drug trafficking and illegal crossings at each border.
Hillman reemphasised Trudeau's argument, highlighting that virtually no fentanyl is trafficked from Canada to the US. She noted, '99.8% of the fentanyl seized by US authorities originates from Mexico.' This statistic is crucial in refuting claims that Canada poses a similar risk to US drug trafficking issues as Mexico does, thus advocating for understanding the nuances involved.
Statistics presented during the meeting illustrated the disparity, implying that illegal crossings are not significant from Canada. Hillman stated, '0.6% were of total interceptions from Canada.' This fact is particularly meaningful when contrasted against the larger volume of crossings noted at the Mexican border, showcasing the necessity for differential treatment in policies.
With regard to illegal immigration, US customs enforcement reports detailed stark differences. Hillman pointed out, 'US Border Patrol made 56,530 arrests at the Mexican border in October alone, while 23,721 arrests were made at the Canadian border over a year.' This comparison provided concrete evidence to support the argument that Canada does not warrant the same approach as Mexico.
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