The Undefended Border
Documentary

The Undefended Border

Explores the furious post-9/11 pace of immigration police work in Canada, revealing individual investigators staggering in the blur of competing urgencies. The series pulls back the layers of bureaucracy to reveal the priorities and the police work behind individual cases involving illegals, following their progress through investigation, detention, and deportation.

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Status

Ended

Original Name

The Undefended Border

First Air Date

September 25, 2002

Last Air Date

October 9, 2002

Seasons

1

Episodes

3

Language

English

Production Companies

White Pine Pictures

Networks

TVOntario

S01E03

The End of the Line

Examines the immigration system's bureaucratic machinery, and the level of frustration of the officers who must enforce policies and tackle conflicting priorities. Also looks at the apprehension of failed refugee and asylum claimants, visa overstays, and war criminals.

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