What I observed was the exact opposite of chaos. It was exceptionally orderly and well planned. I've been involved in law enforcement activities for most of my life. I was exceptionally impressed by, first of all, the great work of the RCMP at the initial contact with the individual. The processing and paperwork were exceptionally well managed, as was the forethought that has gone into ensuring that they are prepared to respond to a surge, a change in the volume, which has happened occasionally in the past. The planning was, in my opinion, exceptional. In the past I've heard people express concerns about the coordination between various federal organizations and departments, and what I witnessed yesterday at Lacolle was an absolutely seamless process of collaboration and co-operation among the RCMP, CBSA, and IRCC. It was really a very impressive operation. I think all Canadians would be reassured by better understanding what exactly is taking place there and how well they're being served by the organizations responsible.
On July 24th, 2018. See this statement in context.