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NEWS > EVERYONE ELSE > CANADIAN BORDER PATROLS INCREASE AS AMERICAN REFUGEES FLEE
CANADIAN BORDER PATROLS INCREASE AS AMERICAN REFUGEES FLEE
March 6 2009
Stanstead, Quebec – Gilles Vanier is a busy man these days. Struggling to make ends meet to support his family Vanier is like most Canadians in this new global economy with one major exception. In between his time as an engineer at Bombardier, PTA meetings, hockey practices, and figure skating recitals, Vanier is protecting the Canadian border from potential American invasions.
The Canadian-American border has been proudly declared as the longest undefended border in the world. While politicians espouse that fact as a tribute to the long and healthy relationship between the two countries some on both sides see it as a weakness that could undermine the very fabric of the two countries respective societies. Vanier is one of those men and much like his American counterparts on the American-Mexican border he patrols that undefended region, keeping a watchful eye out for any desperate Americans who might be making the move across the border for a chance at a better life in Canada.
“For a very long time Americans and Canadians have passed over the border freely but things are different now than they were in the past. Now thought things are different and the free movement of people across out border has the potential to undermine the very basis of country,” said Vanier as he patrolled the once tranquil border with Derby Line, Vermont. “As things become worse and worse in America the likelihood of people crossing the border into Canada increases. It is unreasonable and unacceptable that we would have to accept these people into our country and allow them to become a burden on Canadian taxpayers and so we must stop them before they cross.”
The dividing line between these two cities was at one time the shining example of co-operation between the two countries. A simple green and white sign was all that identified the border as Lee Street meets Caswell Avenue. Since 9/11 tension began to build along the border, and since the credit crisis has become a beacon for those seeking a better life north of the border.
“I grew up in this town and I remember having American friends. We would cross back and forth with ease and most of the border patrol agents were neighbours but now people are coming across the border and
staying when they used to just come to visit and that needs to stop before we are taken over by these illegals,” continued Vanier. “We like and appreciate our American neighbours, but we do not want them taking over our country. Border towns across the country need to be aware of the threat of this illegal immigration and do whatever they can to stop it.”
The population of Stanstead stands at 3,012 and has increased by 4 since last November which has sparked concern region wide. 
“While it’s true that there has been an increase in immigration from the United States in recent months it would be a stretch to assume that it constitutes a full scale invasion of American refugees like what they have on the Southern border,” said Scrape TV American analyst Dave Davidson. “If the situation worsens there that could be a real threat. Compared to the United States, Canada has remained relatively viable economically speaking. The country has suffered significant losses in the
manufacturing sector largely due to the instability of the big three but the banking system has remained strong. Things would change drastically if there was a sudden influx of American expatriates pouring over the border. If that were to happen it might be 1812 all over again.”
The war of 1812 was fought between British and American forces after an invasion by the United States. British forces successfully defended the nascent country of Canada and stands as a proud moment in the history of the country.
“Because there is such a large undefended border it would be very easy for Americans to make the move. It’s not like the fences and high powered rifles they use on Mexican immigrants and it would be very easy for people to cross at small towns like Stanstead and meld into the country unnoticed,” continued Davidson. “That could create a significant financial and cultural burden for Canada and I wouldn’t be surprised to see an increase in these kinds of border patrols.”
To date, Canadian immigration officials have made no official comment on the matter nor have they conducted extensive investigations into Americans working as under the table labour.
Emil Uliya, International Correspondent
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