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.From spokesman Andrew MacDougall: On April 2nd, Prime Minister Harper will join Mexican President Felipe Calderón and U.S. President Barack Obama for the sixth North American Leaders’ Summit. The North American Leaders’ Summit planned for November 13, 2011, was postponed due the tragic helicopter accident on November 11th that resulted in the death of Francisco Blake Mora, the Mexican Minister of…
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BORDER Canada-US border agreement but could be better [Saskatoon StarPhoenix] US may recognize same sex couples at the border [xtra.ca] Smuggling of live Asian carp becomes Great Lakes threat [Detroit News] TRADE/ECONOMY Federal budge would allow more cross-border shopping tax-free [CBC] New cross-border shopping rules: a guide [Vancouver Sun] Massive beef recall in Canada crosses…
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A web video is available of the panel discussion I participated in along with former Canadian ambassador to Washington, Michael Kergin, and Globe and Mail columnist Jeffrey Simpson, on March 13 at the Centre for International Policy Studies at the University of Ottawa. The video is here.
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BORDER Use of military sonar questioned on both sides of border [Kitsap Sun] Drones work the skies for police, scientists, media [CBC] Alberta man gets one year for alien smuggling [McClatchy] Increasing number of Canadians arrested for sex tourism (most in US) [Vancouver Sun] New bridge could spark Michigan revival [Toledo Blade] NY man arrested for…
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release March 22, 2012 March 22, 2012 MEMORANDUM FOR THE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES SUBJECT: Expediting Review of Pipeline Projects from Cushing, Oklahoma, to Port Arthur, Texas, and Other Domestic Pipeline Infrastructure Projects In an economy that relies on oil, rising prices at…
BORDER Man who smuggled $500K over border gets day parole [Calgary Herald] Border guards stop US Air Force deserter [Chronicle Journal] Smuggler nabbed near border – with SMUGLER plates [Windsor Star] Maine border with Canada arbitrary, nearly invisible line [Morning Sentinel] Border agency opts out of HQ move [Fort Erie Times] Program seeks to improve…
BORDER Canadian women say they were sexually molested by female US border guards [CP] Suit alleges sexual groping at Detroit-Windsor border [Postmedia News] Border search complaints arise weekly [CBC] Canadian court drops charges in racy comic book case [comicbookresources.com] Congressman urges funding for northern border programs [Watertown Daily Times] CBSA: Expect March Break border backups…
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BORDER Congressman Owens testifies on border plan before US House Budget Committee [ABC] CBP arrests Somali imposter at border [Government Security News] ‘Millennium bomber’ sentence overturned [AP] TRADE/ECONOMY Border casinos no longer hit jackpot [CBC] US exports to China boom [Washington Post] DEFENSE Obama: No change in Afghanistan strategy [AP] Obama’s Afghanistan problem gets worse…
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I am looking forward to joining former Canadian ambassador to the US, Michael Kergin, and Globe and Mail columnist, Jeffrey Simpson, for a panel discussion tomorrow (Tuesday) afternoon at 4:30 ET at the University of Ottawa. If you happen to be in Ottawa on Tuesday afternoon, please join us. We’ll be spending a lot of time discussing audience questions.…
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BORDER FAA moves toward allowing unmanned drones in US airspace near border [Chicago Tribune] Kind Surprise, Kiwi among items seized at border [Global] Discriminatory laws against unwed mothers at border [Vancouver Observer] ECONOMY/TRADE More strong job growth in US [NY Times] US employment news better than Canada’s [Reed Construction Data] Canadian business productivity outpaces US…
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