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Cornwall Island
Island Road
Cornwall,
Ontario,Canada - K6H
Detailed description is Cornwall Island is an island in the Saint Lawrence River, directly south of the city of Cornwall.
The island is located completely in Canada, but is also part of the Akwesasne Mohawk reserve that straddles the Canada–United States border as well as the Quebec – Ontario border.
The Seaway International Bridge provides road access from both the United States and Canada.Border disputeBorder closureOn May 1, 2009, the Government of Canada announced that the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will be permitted firearms at all border crossings along the Canada – United States border starting June 1.
Starting that day Border Services Officers (BSO) will be permitted to carry 9mm handguns at all border crossings.
Mohawk leaders immediately announced their opposition to the policy, stating that they want an exception made in the policy for the Cornwall border crossing because it is located on Mohawk land, and launched protests against the policy the same day it was announced.
The Akwesasne Mohawks further stated that they were opposed to border guards being armed at the Cornwall border post because it is situated in a residential area at a major crossroad where a bus stop, recreational fields, a play area, and several small businesses are located.
All of these places would be in harm's way if BSO's are to carry firearms.
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