Fully agree. These individuals are likely legal in the US (we don't know their personal circumstances) and yes are desperate but so are millions of others. Their situation in the US is better than their point of origin. The Canadian support system is better and they know it plus a lot of time can go by before a decision is made. My view is anyone coming in from the USA should be prohibited immediately - there is no story that can convince me otherwise. Then apply through the legal process to get here. I dont understand why our politicians don't see this. We have been more than generous with our refugee policies and also our immigration.  I would like to understand the process if I enter the USA as a Canadian and ask for refugee status?  What would happen - immediate deportation?