Chris Charlton at the Industry, Science and Technology Committee

On November 18th, 2013. See this statement in context.

November 18th, 2013 / 4:15 p.m.

NDP

Chris Charlton NDP Hamilton Mountain, ON

I only have one more minute.

My question is for anyone. Are you comfortable that the CBSA has, first, the resources and, second, the training to take on the new responsibilities under this bill?

We're asking them to add a lot more responsibility. There have been significant budget cuts to the CBSA. If we want this to work, the enforcement piece has to be there.

Would any of you like to comment on that?

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