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Cooper warns that with the Canadian government’s continued inaction—particularly regarding legislation strengths—these criminal and foreign influence networks are only going to grow more sophisticated and entrenched. The removal of border controls and lax regulations have created an environment where cartels, triads, and hostile foreign states can operate with impunity.
He predicts that as the U.S. ramps up enforcement on its southern border, cartels will shift their focus north, exploiting Canada’s weak border and legal infrastructure. Already, covert operations involve not just land routes but also air and sea shipments through ports like Vancouver and Halifax. The future could see deadly turf wars spill into Canadian streets if significant reforms are not implemented.