Posted on 02/04/2011 8:53:49 PM PST by La Lydia
Prime Minister Stephen Harper and U.S. President Barack Obama are seeking a sweeping deal to establish a North American security and trade perimeter, opening talks Friday that could lead to jointly operated Canada-U.S. border facilities, an integrated entry-exit system to track travellers and the deployment of "cross-designated" law enforcement officers to intercept terrorists and criminals. Harper touted the plan as vital to both the safety and prosperity of Canadians, even as critics expressed concerns a future agreement with the U.S. could compromise the nation's sovereignty...
The declaration issued by Harper and Obama said the two countries "intend to pursue a perimeter approach to security" by tracking potential threats before they reach North America while eliminating many of the hurdles that currently slow the flow of people and goods at the Canada-U.S. border itself.
The two leaders envision the creation of an "integrated Canada-United States entry-exit system" that would allow border agents in both countries to exchange information "so that documented entry into one country serves to verify exit from the other country."...
Officials will also begin negotiating the feasibility of "joint" border facilities "within and beyond" Canada and the United States, opening the possibility of shared customs facilities overseas...
In exchange for the greater co-operation — and U.S. influence — over security issues, the two governments hope to speed trade by expanding trusted traveller programs, adopting common product standards and customs rules for goods crossing at the border or at pre-clearance facilities.
"We're launching a new effort to get rid of outdated regulations that stifle trade and job creation," Obama said. "We need to strike the right balance, protecting our public health and safety and making it easier and less expensive for American(s) and Canadians to trade and do business — for example, in the auto industry."...
(Excerpt) Read more at canada.com ...
open borders ping
Its easy enough to cross over into Windsor and then the 401 takes you to Toronto - four hour drive.
WTF...I trust absolutely NOTHING this evil bastard is involved in.
I grew up in Sask then moved to BC with family before 10. Even in Sask, the farm I lived in was 4 miles away from the border and there’s no one around for miles to see anyone pass by whenever I was “sent” to buy groceries which were cheaper. The American side welcomed us because it was just business. The govt couldn’t even guard the mexican border, what makes them think they can lockdown the longest undefended border in the world?
“critics expressed concerns a future agreement with the U.S. could compromise the nation’s sovereignty... “
`As the US ruler, let me assure your subjects that as our 58th state, Canada would be our biggest fiefdom—even bigger than Texas. Here’s a CD of me singing in the shower to seal the deal.’ Barak “Call Me Barry” Obama
Meanwhile, down on the unprotected southern border...
Guess that means americans can carry a semi automatic into canada soon. Ya, sure!!!! More bs to screw america.
Will the Amero be far behind?
Really. They are holding hands and looking into each others’ eyes, while the drug cartels take over southern Arizona.
Its rare in the history of nations to have a friendly country north of the 48th parallel. Canada was too big to gobble up in the 19th Century and the Americans didn’t want to have the French dumped in their lap so they let it go to Great Britain. Its been a sound decision ever since.
Bush 2 got this going with the previous PM of Canada & Prez of Mexico - Obama just continues to carry the water of the Globalists, of which George is one.
Not to worry, tho. Big Sis warned those mean cartels not to dare bring that violence-stuff across the border, or else.
*shrug*
Disassembled brick-by-brick, inch by inch. I’m starting to think it will soon be too late to reverse all this—if it isn’t already.
Is all of that going to be on the quiz at the end of the thread?
That’s exactly what we needed to do; have a photo - op to proclaim current legislation.
Now, what’cha goin’ to do ‘bout the southern border???
Get John McCain dressed up in picker’s clothes, and tell us how hard a time he had gettin’ in.
Get Bill Richardson to put on a big hat and belt buckle, driving his Ram 7000 over the border with 30 illegals in the back;
Get Meg Whitman to hire another one and withhold overtime pay for $200 and get Gloria Alrad to sue her
Whatcha goin’ to do big boy??
Absolutely. The globalist’s can’t have their New World Order/One World Government as long as the United States is strong and soverign.
Blah, blah, blah. More Bamster lip service.
Meanwhile, down on the unprotected southern border...
0bama has been a master at diversion from the beginning.
OK—couldn’t gobble up; no French in our laps, it’s all good ... gee, I’m gonna have to use some sort of pneumatic device.
Isn’t this a TREATY?
Don’t treaties REQUIRE approval of COngress?
There are SO many legitimate reasons for IMPEACHING the @$$ in the White House that he would have been history years ago.
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