Land Border Crossings: Perimeter Security

Auto Industries Dept: The government plans to slice money from existing programs to fund the $1-billion pact intended to bolster North American security while easing congestion at the 49th parallel, according to The Chronicle Herald. It is a scaled-down version of the sweeping vision to fortify the continent announced eight months ago, steering clear of contentious ideas about harmonizing Canadian and U.S. immigration systems and oTTAWA Opposition MPs urged the Conservative government Wednesday to openly discuss its new perimeter security deal with the United States. The deal, as described to The Canadian Press by several sources, will bolster information sharing on security threats, better align the countries food and auto industries, and ensure consultation on land-border crossings. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.