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EPISODE · Jan 11, 2025 · 1H 4M

Canadian Border Whistleblower: “We Are Going to Face Our Worst Nightmare” | Blendr Report EP89

from The Blendr Report · host Jonathan Harvey and Liam DeBoer

In Blendr Report EP89, former CBSA officer Luc Sabourin exposes systemic corruption and mismanagement within Canada Border Services Agency, warning of a looming national security crisis. Sabourin reveals that over 300,000 travel documents, including 283,000 blank passports, have been stolen and exploited by transnational crime networks. He highlights failures like approving individuals on terror watch lists for immigration and a CBSA culture prioritizing volume over security. With claims of corruption compromising Canada’s relationship with the U.S., Sabourin warns, “We are going to face our worst nightmare,” underscoring the urgent need for systemic reform. - Support independent media by purchasing an "Everybody vs. Trudeau" shirt: everybodyvstrudeau.com - Get original articles, extended podcasts, and direct access to Blendr News on our Substack Channel: blendrnews.substack.com - In this episode of "The Blendr Report," Jonathan and Liam discuss: 0:00 Introduction 0:40 Luc Sabourin’s Role Within the CBSA 2:32 Criminals and Terrorists Stole 283,000 Blank Canadian Passports 5:15 CBSA Sacrificing Safety for Quick immigration Approvals 8:46 How Did the CBSA React to Passport Thefts? 11:23 Destruction of Important Documents at the CBSA 17:20 How Have Public Officials Reacted to Whistleblowing? 19:41 Is the CBSA Incompetent or Corrupt? 23:42 How Common is Corruption in the CBSA? 28:02 Canada’s Passport Strength in Decline: Due to Crime? 30:29 Trump’s 25% Tariff Threat Over Border Security 34:11 Will a Change of Government Fix Corruption? 37:22 Does Canada Have a “Deep State?” 41:02 How Many in the CBSA are Aware of Corruption? 46:28 Is the RCMP as Untrustworthy as the CBSA? 53:57 What Can Canadians Do About Corruption? 58:30 How Unsafe Has Canada Become? - Follow BLENDR News: Twitter - @BlendrNews Instagram - @blendr.report TikTok - @blendrnews - Follow Jonathan: Instagram - @itsjonathanharvey TikTok - @itsjonathanharvey - Follow Liam: Instagram - @liam.out.loud Twitter - @liam_out_loud YouTube - @liam-out-loud

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