OTTAWA - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has allocated millions of dollars for a significant purchase of 20 armored vehicles from the Canadian defense company Roshel. These vehicles are designed to withstand bullets and bomb blasts.

According to U.S. government procurement records, the order is valued at approximately C$10 million for 20 Senator vehicles. These armored tactical vehicles have been utilized by Ukraine amid its ongoing conflict with Russia.

The justification for this sole-source order was detailed in a partially redacted document on a U.S. federal procurement website, published on November 26. The contract was awarded on November 28. The procurement document indicates that only Roshel, based in Brampton, Ontario, meets the necessary requirements and can fulfill the order within 30 days.

ICE has faced scrutiny and allegations of human rights violations, particularly as the Trump administration has intensified efforts to deport large numbers of undocumented immigrants. This order occurs against the backdrop of Trump's "America-first" trade policy, which aims to protect U.S. jobs and industries amid ongoing trade tensions with Canada, particularly in the steel, manufacturing, and automotive sectors.

The procurement of these vehicles highlights the complexities of U.S.-Canada trade relations, especially in the context of national security and immigration enforcement.

This report was first published on December 2, 2025.