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Canadian companies criticized over ties to U.S. immigration enforcement
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CityNews Calgary
OTTAWA — Canadian companies are coming under fire over their ties to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement as U.S. President Donald Trump pursues a mass deportation campaign to expel vast numbers of immigrants.
Canadian defence manufacturer Roshel and Vancouver-based companies Hootsuite and Jim Pattison Group are being raked publicly over their ties to the immigration enforcement agency — especially in the wake of recent killings of civilians by federal agents in Minnesota.
The Canadian Press has not verified the video and Global Affairs Canada declined to comment, instead referring queries to ICE and Roshel.
Politicians, experts respondAsked what he makes of criticism of Canadian companies providing vehicles and other infrastructure to ICE, Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said Tuesday that he would “let the respective Canadian companies answer that question.”“Overall, we have certain laws that restrict the ability of Canadian companies to trade with the entities or countries.
“In respect to who they’re selling items to, I would let Canadian company leaders answer that.”B.C.