The "security trumps privacy" talk reminds me of "security trumps trade" talk in 2001/02. Took more than a decade to change approach. - posted on 07/06/2013 13:01:15
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Canadian Embassy in D.C.Note the White House emphasis in this statement that the earlier permit rejection in January” in no way prejudged future applications.” THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 27, 2012 Statement by the Press Secretary The President welcomes today’s news that TransCanada plans to build a pipeline to…
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In today’s TransCanada press release, the company said it will re-apply to the US State Department for a permit for its pipeline from Alberta to the Gulf Coast. It will separately seek to build a domestic US section of the pipeline in the meantime: “…The company also informed the DOS that what had been…
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BORDER Canadian family endures border nightmare [Postmedia News] Canada to ease rules allowing Americans entry [Star Tribune] Stranded asylum seekers wait and cope in Buffalo [Buffalo News] Canada fights ‘birth tourism’ [Windsor Star] Canadian arrests with oxycodone hidden in waistband [Bangor Daily News] WAR OF 1812 War of 1812 anniversary is a big deal —…
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BORDER Conference focuses on racial profiling at Canada-US border [Detroit Free Press] Northern border drug strategy tied to perimeter deal [Pacific Free Press] Should border agents be able to seize counterfeit goods? [CBC] TRADE/ECONOMY Ritz meets with Vilsack [portageonline.com] Great Falls Chamber easing Canadian tourists’ debit card woes [KXLH - Montana] Canada hails no change…
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THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary February 23, 2012 Remarks of President Barack Obama – As Prepared for Delivery Energy Event University of Miami Thursday, February 23, 2012 Miami, Florida As Prepared for Delivery – Hello, Miami! Thank you, Erica, for that introduction. I also want to thank your…
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BORDER America’s ‘most wanted’ fugitive arrested in Montreal [Postmedia News] Border patrol inaugurates ‘Citizens’ Academy’ [WNYF TV] 30 US college students busted at border with drugs and alcohol [CBS/AP] 75 firearms seized at border [CP] Border agents seize cash [Bellingham Herald] Drivers minus Nexus cards delay traffic [Greater Niagara Newspapers] Mayors against tolling border crossing…
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TRADE/ECONOMY Air Canada wants more Florida flights but encounters turbulence [Tampa Bay Business Journal] Canada: A good business neighbor [South Bend Tribune] Trade Talk: A common purpose [Windsor Star] Canadian customers boost fortunes of Erie County, NY [CP] Some doubt settlement will end US mortgage ills [NY Times] Stunts alone wont’s save Niagara Falls [Buffalo News]…
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BORDER Sands: No More Border of Horrors [Huffington Post] Nexus Card holders can now cross border more quickly [CTV] Washington, Canada in cross-border earthquake drill [AP] Russia, Canada to be neighbours? [Postmedia News] Tourist operators laud border plan [Fort Frances Times] Indians seek less hassle, more respect at border [Missoulian - Montana] TRADE/ECONOMY Drummond delivers…
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DIPLOMACY Some Canadian consulates in US could be shut [CBC] Sands: Canada should piggyback on US in Asia [CIC] TRADE/ECONOMY Canada about to fall to second in growth among G7 [CP] US mortgage plan gives homeowners bulk of benefits [NY Times] DEFENSE Canadian security allowed use of intel gained through torture [examiner.com] Pentagon to loosen…
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BORDER Big business attends perimeter talks in Washington [Embassy mag] Border no barrier to rescue operation [Chatham Daily News] Canada uses dangerous sonar in waters protected by US [NRDC] Man charged for fleeing border inspectors [Niagara This Week] Intoxicated American takes wrong turn into Canada [QMI] CBSA officers have difficult job [Windsor Star] Global Entry…
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