This Didn’t Surprise Me — And That’s the Problem

 

This Didn’t Surprise Me — And That’s the Problem

A recent report reveals hundreds of founded misconduct cases involving CBSA employees.

I wish I could say I was shocked. I’m not.

I was treated badly more than once, and for years people have shared similar stories quietly — humiliation, intimidation, abuse of power. When authority goes unchecked, harm becomes routine, and those on the receiving end are often made to feel small, invisible, or “at fault.”

What matters here is the word founded.
These aren’t rumours. These are complaints that were investigated and upheld.

And for every case that makes it into a report, many more never get filed — because people are afraid, exhausted, or don’t believe the system will protect them.

This isn’t about attacking workers. It’s about accountability, transparency, and basic human dignity. Agencies with enforcement power must be held to the highest standards — not shielded by silence.

If this report makes some people uncomfortable, good. Discomfort is often the first step toward change.

For those who were treated badly and told to “move on” — this is validation.
You weren’t imagining it. You weren’t alone.

Real reform starts by listening to lived experience, not dismissing it.