Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s open borders talk doesn’t sit well with most Canadians. While people aren’t overly concerned about the safety risks posed by migrants crossing our borders, they do want our laws upheld and illegal crossers sent back.

After President Trump announced his temporary travel ban, Trudeau took to twitter to state: “To those fleeing persecution, terror & war, Canadians will welcome you, regardless of your faith. Diversity is our strength #WelcomeToCanada”

Headlines around the world advertised Canada’s alleged open door policy. We have no such policy. It doesn’t exist. Trudeau’s tweet made little sense. But that didn’t stop many from getting the idea they should head to Canada, even if they’d already found safe harbour elsewhere, as some refugee hopefuls have already told media.

Canada does welcome refugees from troubled parts of the world, but no nation can simply swing its doors open and serve the interests of its own citizens or those seeking a new home.

Trudeau’s done nothing to correct that impression. And this shows once again how out of touch he is with average Canadian’s concerns.

A new poll out by Reuters/Ipsos shows public opinion is divided on the matter, which isn’t good for Trudeau’s agenda.

Just 36% of Canadians support allowing migrants to cross into the country illegally to apply for refugee status. However, 48% want illegal crossers deported back to the United States.

More concerning for Trudeau, 46% of Canadians disagree with how he’s handling this issue, down from a 59% approval rating in January.

So Canadians are clearly and increasingly concerned.

The head of the border guards union recently told the Sun the latest round of migrants appear headed here primarily in search of prosperity for their families.

That’s understandable, but infuriating and unfair to those who in many cases spent years jumping through all the hoops necessary to come to Canada as a legal immigrant.

Meanwhile, there’s been a surge in illegal border crossings since the end of 2016.

Trudeau seems oblivious to Canadians’ concerns. And public safety minister Ralph Goodale has been much too slow to gather information and come up with a plan.

The status quo is unacceptable.