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Add this to the hundreds of millions paid by the provinces for healthcare, education and welfare payments to migrants, and the $1.1 billion price tag by the feds in administrative costs for processing and determining asylum applications.

It didn’t used to be this way.

Canada was once a model for orderly, rules-based immigration. We once boasted the best integration and resettlement services in the world.

And because of Canada’s strong immigration rules and our dedication to welcoming and integrating immigrants, Canada created the model for peaceful pluralism — where newcomers were welcomed into the Canadian family in exchange for their commitment to follow our rules, adapt to our culture, learn our language, and adhere to our national values.

In just three short years, however, Trudeau has made a mockery of Canada’s once proud tradition of successful immigration and integration.

It stems from his denial. Trudeau denies that there is a border crisis or that his virtue-signalling on social media had anything to do with it.

He’s denied that it is illegal to cross the border at illegal entry points, and has forced his government to use the term “irregular migrants” instead of illegal.

It’s worth noting that, according to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, “irregular“ is defined as “not being or acting in accord with laws, rules, or established custom.”

In other words, irregular means illegal.

No matter the euphemism, Trudeau refuses to acknowledge that unplanned mass migration doesn’t just hurt the public purse, it also has a profound impact on our communities, our public safety and our national unity.