When Will Canada's NEXUS Enrollment Centres Re-Open?
Jul 22, 2022, 6:08 am
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When Will Canada's NEXUS Enrollment Centres Re-Open?
Not for some time, it seems. The National Post explains why the Canadian enrollment centres remain closed.
Nexus enrolment centres in Canada, shuttered temporarily during the COVID-19 pandemic, have remained closed for weeks longer than expected due to an ongoing dispute with the United States over “legal protections” for U.S. staff at the centre, including the ability of American customs officers to carry firearms.
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) confirmed to National Post that Canada and the U.S. remain “in discussions” about the timing of the reopening of Canadian enrolment centres, but could not offer a more precise timeline nor specific details about the “legal protections” dispute.
“These discussions are focused on clarifying legal protections for US CBP (Customs and Border Protection) officers while they are working in Canadian enrolment centres. Until that time, enrolment centres in Canada will continue to be closed,” said CBSA spokesperson Sandra Boudreau in a written statement.
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) confirmed to National Post that Canada and the U.S. remain “in discussions” about the timing of the reopening of Canadian enrolment centres, but could not offer a more precise timeline nor specific details about the “legal protections” dispute.
“These discussions are focused on clarifying legal protections for US CBP (Customs and Border Protection) officers while they are working in Canadian enrolment centres. Until that time, enrolment centres in Canada will continue to be closed,” said CBSA spokesperson Sandra Boudreau in a written statement.
Jul 22, 2022, 9:41 am
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CBC has picked it up now with a comment from the PM. What I don't understand is why this has only become an issue now, at the worst possible time? (Why yes, I *am* currently renewing my NEXUS membership 
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Jul 22, 2022, 12:33 pm
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Yeah. Of all the issues that are messing up travel these days, this is one of the more understandable. Do they really need to carry firearms?
Jul 22, 2022, 12:40 pm
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Not too sure but that's been a sticking point for years. There's been contention at the price Rupert ferry terminal 3 years ago over armed protection for the ferry.
Jul 26, 2022, 11:55 am
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CBC has picked it up now with a comment from the PM. What I don't understand is why this has only become an issue now, at the worst possible time? (Why yes, I *am* currently renewing my NEXUS membership )
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Jul 26, 2022, 2:29 pm
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Jul 27, 2022, 9:36 am
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I'm not sure if they carried them in the centers inside Canada before. Canadian agents don't carry them there presumably, so I'm not sure why the US is up in arms about this when they didn't carry weapons there previously
Jul 27, 2022, 9:39 am
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Jul 28, 2022, 2:11 pm
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Anyone have issues with many already allowed to carry firearms for work in Canada making just over minimum wage and with marginal training. Just wondering. I mean, guy that used to drive around the van with TTC tokens had one. I'm not fussed by US border agents also.
Jul 28, 2022, 4:38 pm
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Yes, I’m “fussed”. The fewer people carrying deadly weapons the better. The argument that we already have some people doing it so more doesn’t matter doesn’t seem compelling to me.
I’m also not excited about the fact that if there were an incident there is little to no chance that a US agent would be held accountable. Even less so than many other Canadian law enforcement officials.
I’m also not excited about the fact that if there were an incident there is little to no chance that a US agent would be held accountable. Even less so than many other Canadian law enforcement officials.
Jul 28, 2022, 6:36 pm
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Yes, I’m “fussed”. The fewer people carrying deadly weapons the better. The argument that we already have some people doing it so more doesn’t matter doesn’t seem compelling to me.
I’m also not excited about the fact that if there were an incident there is little to no chance that a US agent would be held accountable. Even less so than many other Canadian law enforcement officials.
I’m also not excited about the fact that if there were an incident there is little to no chance that a US agent would be held accountable. Even less so than many other Canadian law enforcement officials.