Myron Thompson on Customs and Excise

In the House of Commons on October 16th, 2001. See this statement in context.

Customs and ExciseOral Question Period

Canadian Alliance

Myron Thompson Canadian Alliance Wild Rose, AB

Mr. Speaker, Canada Customs has instructed its officers not to stop, detain or arrest people suspected of being armed and dangerous.

In the policy guidelines, paragraph 16 instructs officers to let these individuals go through and then to call the local police.

Will the minister equip our customs officers to do their job properly and get rid of this ludicrous policy?

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