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OTTAWA—Armed U.S. police officers will for the first time be allowed to operate in Canada along with the RCMP as part of far-reaching changes in Canadian-American border operations to be unveiled next week by Prime Minister Stephen Harper and President Barack Obama.
The joint action plan to be announced at the White House will also break new ground by introducing exit-entry records that will track the movements of everyone who leaves the United States or Canada, with the information available
“The mechanism for holding the U.S. agents accountable is vague,”
Besides security, the agreement expected to be announced in Washington on Dec. 7 will cover a wide range of measures on border infrastructure, harmonized product standards, intelligence-gathering and commercial transport.
In a major step to ease border congestion, U.S. officials say next week’s deal will authorize pilot projects in the Ontario cities of Sarnia and Fort Erie for pre-screening of cargo before it reaches nearby U.S. customs facilities. By inspecting shipments away from the border, officials hope that most of the pre-cleared trucks could move quickly through customs when crossing into the U.S.
The agreement is also expected to earmark $1 billion for investment in improved border posts, call for harmonized information requirements on both sides of the border and improve trusted travelers programs such as NEXUS.
Originally posted by ModernAcademia
Did you guys see the image on the article page link?
It's Obama with his hand on the Canadian PM, as if he's guiding him towards the best path
Look at that pic!!!!!
Originally posted by ModernAcademia
“The mechanism for holding the U.S. agents accountable is vague,”
Come on man..
Enough is enough!!!!
How long will this keep happening?
This is why it's necessary to recognize the threat of incrementalism
They put a little more laws and regulations here and there, people say nothing but they keep adding to it little by little.
Say bye to sovereignty Canada!
We have no right to do this, Harper is a spineless chicken!
www.thestar.com
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Originally posted by Telos
I second that. And yeah, Harper is a moron Even Chretien had more balls then him. Damn Tories...
Originally posted by Raivan31
reply to post by ModernAcademia
Provided they work under the obsevation of Canadian officials it will be much the same as an interpol setup.
However, yes, i agree completely with your statement of 'incrementalisim'
There's a storm coming......
Originally posted by ModernAcademia
Did you guys see the image on the article page link?
It's Obama with his hand on the Canadian PM, as if he's guiding him towards the best path
Look at that pic!!!!!