The political tensions between Canada and the United States escalated after the elected U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 25% tariff on products coming from Canada and Mexico, due to what he described as their dissatisfaction with the security situation at the borders.

In this context, Quebec Premier François Legault urged Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to present a comprehensive plan to reassure Trump regarding the security of the borders between the two countries.

Legault emphasized the importance of securing the borders in both directions, clarifying that Canada needs to take steps to stop the flow of illegal immigration, especially amid growing concerns over increasing numbers of refugees in the country.

He pointed out that it is time to focus on practical solutions rather than speculations about the security situation at the borders.

He also added that the Canadian government should provide a detailed plan for securing the borders, especially with Trump's threat of imposing tariffs that could harm the Canadian economy.

On the other hand, the Quebec government expressed its concern regarding the increasing number of asylum seekers who may flee to Canada from the United States due to Trump's threats of mass deportation. Quebec's Immigration Minister Jean-François Roberge stated that these threats create a climate of uncertainty and may push more individuals to seek shelter in Canada.

He confirmed that the U.S. cannot deport people to Canada, especially under the "Safe Third Country" agreement that requires asylum seekers to apply in the first country they arrive in.

Regarding the situation at the borders, Quebec's Public Security Minister François Bonnardel noted that there are reports of an increase in asylum requests at the Lacolle border crossing, but he reassured the public that there are “no large flows” of irregular migrants at the moment.