GRETNA, Man. – The Manitoba government says its plan to have conservation officers help keep an eye on the United States border is underway.
Premier Wab Kinew says conservation officers are being asked to focus on secondary roads and backcountry areas near the border.
They’re being asked to keep an eye out and inform other law enforcement agencies if they see suspicious activity or people in need of medical help from the cold weather.
While some other provinces, such as Saskatchewan, are adding to law enforcement staff along the border, Manitoba plans to use existing conservation officers for the additional duties.
Kinew says the Manitoba government has also invested $460,000 for RCMP overtime work in border areas.
Many provinces have promised to boost border surveillance after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods unless border security was improved.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 27, 2025
