Canada’s new Strong Border, Safe Communities Act (Bill C-2) has sparked debate over its similarities to the US immigration enforcement strategies. Critics argue the legislation — which expands detention powers, increases surveillance, and restricts irregular crossings — adopts the same problematic framework as Trump’s ICE surge by treating migration primarily as a security threat rather than a humanitarian reality. Policy experts warn that following America’s enforcement-heavy approach risks undermining Canada’s balanced immigration system while failing to address the root causes of migration.