Darn right they are. People up here in Canada have been noting that our system makes even the American INS look good by comparison.
A big part of the problem is a government that sees continued laxity in this area as a source of votes, even post Sept. 11. Those of us who've watched this crew in action knew that we'd get cosmetic reforms, most of which would not solve the problem. We also knew that even those modest efforts would quietly be shelved later if the government thought they could get away with it.
Canada's Liberal Party government has not disappointed us.
This should matter to the USA, and the Center for Immigration Studies explains why.
Note from up north: If Americans want this to change, it will not happen from within Canada. It will happen very quickly, however, if America threatens inspection and other measures that induce border delays. That simple move would be devastating to the Canadian economy, which is hugely dependent on unfettered crooss-border trade.
Short of that, expect a continued security hole/threat on your northern border.
The US forgets that when the pack robbers take you they always keep you down. If the let off the big guys someone isnt getting justice. They promote the ones that steal your rights and firearms and do nothing about recovering the original persons monies. Canada isnt much help and I would guess when the time comes (in 2 weeks ) for me to leave Canada will join the harassment instead of letting me work and go to school to become more productive.