We have a number of enforcement agencies in our community: specifically, the Akwesasne Mohawk police and the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe police, which are both indigenous policing agencies. One is based in Canada and one in the United States. Community safety and national safety are of utmost importance to us as well, including the safety of our nation.
We are concerned that the information sharing with respect to this bill will impact other benefits that Canadians enjoy, such as employment insurance, child tax benefits, or health insurance benefits. Those things are the concern, because members who may choose to not be processed by customs, but who still reside in Canada for their entire life or for long periods of time, will be the ones that this bill will be a detriment for.