I think Bill C-12 is absolutely a step in the right direction, combined with all of the funding that was put into CBSA under the borders plan and some of the changes in Bill C-2. They are making a difference. We're seeing it in the data.
Your point is absolutely correct. As the border services put more energy and resources into vehicle theft, there is a risk that other types of illegal activity moving through the ports may see an increase, be it in drugs, guns or other sorts of illegal activity. That said, it was clear that we did not have the necessary resources. The inspections were not occurring on outbound cargo. Now, because the government has put funding into this, there will be much stronger deterrence against that type of activity occurring at ports.
It's a step in the right direction, but there's always more that can be done.
