Canadian Liberalism and the Politics of Border Control, 1867-1967Since 9 11, Canadas reputation as an inclusive country that takes in immigrants and refugees has been clouded by restrictive immigration policies, increased interdiction, and the detention of asylum seekers. Moreover, public debate over the arrival of non citizens especially those seeking entry through unofficial channels is now often framed within a security discourse that is used to justify a more restrictive approach. These developments are not