OTTAWA — Canada and the United States will announce new border security measures on Wednesday that lead to enhanced tracking of travellers, better cyber-security protection, joint government facilities and improved oversight of overseas cargo shipped to both countries.
The announcement will be made at the White House in Washington by Prime Minister Stephen Harper and U.S. President Barack Obama, 10 months after they announced the launch of "Beyond the Border" negotiations to strike a new accord on perimeter security.
Ever since then, the talks have been shrouded in secrecy and critics have complained of potential intrusions into the privacy rights of individual Canadians, as well as a loss of national sovereignty.
full article here http://www.vancouversun.com/travel/Canada+unveil+border+security+measures/5814290/story.html
The announcement will be made at the White House in Washington by Prime Minister Stephen Harper and U.S. President Barack Obama, 10 months after they announced the launch of "Beyond the Border" negotiations to strike a new accord on perimeter security.
Ever since then, the talks have been shrouded in secrecy and critics have complained of potential intrusions into the privacy rights of individual Canadians, as well as a loss of national sovereignty.
full article here http://www.vancouversun.com/travel/Canada+unveil+border+security+measures/5814290/story.html