Thank you for that, Ms. O'Gorman.
Of course, securing our borders isn't just about what leaves or enters through land crossings; it also extends to our waters, as mentioned. Under part 4 of Bill C-12, the Oceans Act would be amended to give the Canadian Coast Guard a formal security mandate, including the authority to collect and share intelligence with CBSA, the RCMP and Public Safety.
How will this new authority improve coordination among agencies to help Canada respond faster to smuggling, illegal fishing and other transnational threats at sea?