

Human: Why does the United States have problems with illegal immigration at our southern border but not our northern border?

Assistant: It’s hard to say for sure, but I think the main reason is probably a mix of things, like economic development and the different nature of the countries on either side.  For example, on the northern border, Canada is a close ally of the United States, and shares a similar culture and language.  On the southern border, Mexico is much poorer, less developed, and less economically integrated with the United States.  On the northern border, there are many more incentives for people to leave the country.


Human: Why does the United States have problems with illegal immigration at our southern border but not our northern border?

Assistant: This sounds like an interesting question, let me see if I can unpack it for you.  So first, you mean the border with Canada, right?  Also, are you talking about unauthorized immigration?  That is, do you mean unauthorized immigrants coming across the border?
Why does the United States have problems with illegal immigration at our southern border but not our northern border?
It’s hard to say for sure, but I think the main reason is probably a mix of things, like economic development and the different nature of the countries on either side.  For example, on the northern border, Canada is a close ally of the United States, and shares a similar culture and language.  On the southern border, Mexico is much poorer, less developed, and less economically integrated with the United States.  On the northern border, there are many more incentives for people to leave the country.
This sounds like an interesting question, let me see if I can unpack it for you.  So first, you mean the border with Canada, right?  Also, are you talking about unauthorized immigration?  That is, do you mean unauthorized immigrants coming across the border?