LINKS March 14, 2011

BORDER

Public consultations to begin on proposed Cnaada-US border deal [Posmedia News]

Better border vital to business, ministers says [QMI]

Canadians asked for plan to improve border with US [CTV News]

Canadians asked to weigh in on border security [Toronto Sun]

Stranded in the US… While trying to get into the US [Grand Forks Herald]

Live carp smuggled into Canada [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]

Big changes in store for two border crossings [Leader Post]

Schumer fights for border radar to combat drug smuggling [WCAX - NY]

A new border security program in place – fighting drugs from the north [Daily News Pulse]

DIPLOMACY

Gary Mar has two new advantages as he prepares to enter Alberta Conservative leadership races [rabble.ca]

State Department spokesman quits after criticizing WikiLeaks suspect’s treatment [Washington Post]

Clinton leaves for revolution tour focused on Libya, Egypt, Tunisia [Radio Free Europe]

Clinton urges reform in post-revolt Egypt, Tunisia [AP]

Slaughter: Fiddling while Libya burns [NY Times]

Arab League asks UN for no-fly zone over Libya [Washington Post]

UK and US hail Arab League call for no-fly zone over Libya [Irish Times]

Canada Center opens [AP]

Ivison: Stockwell Day deserves to be remembered [National Post]

Will Wisconsin’s chill on labour move north? [Globe and Mail]

 

TRADE/INVESTMENT

Insights gained on cross-border visits [Buffalo News]

Company threatens to leave Canada over immigration headache [Toronto Sun]

Can-Am Days begin today [Myrtle Beach News]

‘Perfect storm’ for buying US real estates: realtor [Financial Post]

Erie gets a big boost from Up North [Goerie.com]

 

ENERGY

Crude matters to Hollywood: James Cameron backs anti-oil sands documentary [Variety]

Work on Keystone XL oil pipeline infrastructure delayed [AP]

Pipeline power line delayed [Columbus Telegram]

Letter: Support Keystone XL pipeline [Lincoln Journal Star - Nebraska]

If gas prices go up further, blame Canada [Star Tribune]

US nuclear industry faces new uncertainty [NY Times]

Letter: find alternatives to the oil sands [Victoria Times Colonist]

Letter: Canadian oil means jobs, energy security for US [Indystar.com]

Alberta appoints panel for carbon capture review [Calgary Herald]

How oil makes Canada four (or five) different countries [Toronto Star]

CAPP supports robust monitoring in oil sands region [CNW]

 

MILITARY

Canadian Afghan legacy unclear [QMI]

NATO ministers approve six Afghan regions for handover to Afghan [allvoices.com]

 

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LINKS March 11, 2011

Updated 8:45 am HAWAII-ALEUTIAN STANDARD TIME

 

BORDER

US-Canada unveil joint assessment to combat terrorism threats [BNO News]

US-Canada tourism partners examine border issues [AP]

 

TRADE

Trade surplus points to stronger recovery [Globe and Mail]

Canada’s foreign trade returned to mediocrity in January [Journal of Commerce]

Attracting new visitors goal of two-day tourism conference [The Standard - St. Catherine's, Ont.]

DIPLOMACY

Today is ‘Canada Day’ at North Dakota State Capitol [PR Newswire]

CRIME

Winnipeg man faces drug conspiracy charges [CBC]

ENERGY

Idaho Rivers United files lawsuit over megaloads [KLEWTV Idaho]

Build on Oil Ties [Windsor Star]

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2011-02-23 Cannon to speak at Council on Foreign Relations

February 23, 2011
By Luiza Ch. Savage

Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will travel to New York City on February 23, 2011, to deliver a speech to the Council on Foreign Relations.

Minister Cannon will highlight Canada’s partnership with the United States, particularly the two countries’ high level of economic integration and strong commitment to their common security.

More here.

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