Mr. Speaker, the critic is wrong on a number of counts. The first is that customs officers have an important role in arresting those who are found to be drunk drivers and those who have outstanding warrants against them. They are well trained in order to be able to do that. There have been no incidents reported where a use of force, a weapon, would have been of assistance.
In fact, customs officers are not police forces. They have excellent relationships with local police and the RCMP and together they are an effective team in protecting Canada.