Trudeau's government knows what the majority of Canadians believe about this issue and they need to act immediately (regardless of upsetting their base): 
1) Amend laws to close the safe 3rd country loophole.
2)Strengthen border controls to turn away illegal migrants at the border (use the military if necessary).
3)Set up detention facilities for illegal migrants (with no chance of public release until a hearing). 4)Strengthen deportation laws to reduce perpetual appeals and streamline deportations.
The cbc and Globe are trying to push a narrative that attempts to legitimize doing nothing under compassionate grounds. That view is completely disconnected from reality. 
The vast majority of Canadians want the Government to stop illegal crossings immediately. The mandate to act is there. Trudeau needs to act now otherwise this issue will grow exponentially as the word is getting out that anyone can jump the cue with impunity. Europe's policies have failed, Canada still has time to act.