Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Thank you to the ministers and department officials for being here.
We're talking about funds being allocated to the border, and about a $192-million increase in resources. I'm going to read from a CTV story: “The union representing Canada's customs agents and border guards says cuts at the Canada Border Services Agency threaten public safety....” CBSA has been told to cut $143 million, according to this article. It put 1,100 CBSA employees' jobs on the line.
Minister Blair, you just mentioned an even larger number of cuts. If we're slashing funding, what does this do to our resources that we allocate to the professionals securing our borders?