On the other hand, CSIS states that often the information available is not sufficient to support a denial of admission to Canada, although there are national security concerns. The situation consequently remains similar to what we reported in 1990. Thus, illegals, who may have serious criminal backgrounds and are suspected of being security threats are free to wander about Canada, while the authorities scratch about to learn what they can of them. Also, according to CSIS's own admission, the benefit of the doubt goes to the illegal, who has already broken the law by entering Canada improperly. Protection of law-abiding Canadians seems secondary.
Many companies continue to systematically contest all fines and detention costs.
Bill C-86 would introduce administrative means of recovering costs associated with infractions by transportation companies. This approach would replace, for the most part, the use of fines to promote compliance with the Act. Our follow-up has shown that the measures taken by EIC have increased the overall number of removals. EIC has noted that as the number of removal orders has increased, the proportion of individuals who hide when due to report for removal has grown substantially. The cost of locating these individuals is significant, and EIC has stated that budgetary considerations limit the number of removals.