One of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first orders of business after securing a win during the spring federal election was to introduce a border security bill.

It was heralded by Liberals as a signature piece of legislation to help harden the 49th parallel and advance a trade deal with the White House.

Fast-forward five months: Trade talks have soured and the bill has gone through the wringer when it comes to public criticism, been split in two and faced further calls for amendments.

With opposition parties questioning both bills, the Liberals are looking at a battle to fufil a key election promise and get them through a minority Parliament.

“They have a disaster on their hands,” said NDP MP Jenny Kwan.

The fight comes as Canada hosts a meeting of G7 security ministers this weekend in O

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