Trudeau faces criticism from the left-leaning opposition New Democrats in parliament, who say U.S. border guards are already racially profiling Canadians.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau defended plans to give more powers to U.S. border agents stationed in Canada Wednesday, saying travelers would at all times be protected by domestic laws.
As part of a 2015 deal between Canada and the United States, Trudeau's government has introduced draft legislation allowing U.S. border agents based in Canada more leeway to question and search people wishing to enter the U.S.
Critics say this increases the chances of abuse at a time when the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is cracking down on immigrants, prompting dozens of people to cross the border into Canada every week.
Trudeau faces criticism from the left-leaning opposition New Democrats in parliament, who say U.S. border guards are already racially profiling Canadians who wish to enter the United States.
