In The Media

Below is a selection of newspaper articles related to the Canada-U.S. border and the people, businesses, and communities touched by the Canada-U.S. border.

Articles from 2008 | Articles from 2007 | Articles from 2006

2008

 Canadian ambassador urges cross-border cooperation
January 25, 2008
Plattsburgh Press Republican

Cross-border commerce undervalued, Canadian study finds
January 25, 2008
Burlington Free Press

U.S. to issue passport alternative this spring
January 25, 2008
USA Today

New cross-border measures deemed less than airtight
January 25, 2008
Buffalo News

New regulations border on chaos
January 25, 2008
Business First of Buffalo

Border ID crackdown approaches
January 25, 2008
(AP) Plattsburgh Press Republican

End of oral declarations means "cultural change" for locals
January 25, 2008
(AP) Burlington Free Press

Travelers crossing border without proof of citizenship will get warnings, starting now
January 24, 2008
Buffalo News

Slower Canadian border crossings predicted
January 23, 2008
Burlington Free Press

Dorgan wants to suspend proof of citizenship to cross border
January 22, 2008
Grand Forks Herald

Open Pacific gateway wide, Emerson told
January 22, 2008
Globe and Mail

B.C. drivers to test 'enhanced' licences
January 22, 2008
Globe and Mail

ID Rules To Change For Canada Crossings -- DHS Defies Congress By Going Forward Now
January 22, 2008
Washington Post

Canada toughens border interviews; Many Americans turned back on minor offenses
January 22, 2008
USA Today

Border crossing changes create concern, confusion
January 22, 2008
Morning Sentinel (ME)

Court upholds truck search that found child porn on laptop
The Buffalo News
January 22,2008

Canada Studies High-Tech Drivers License
January 21, 2008
(AP) Washington Post

Good word won't cut it at Canada border
January 19, 2008
Washington Times

Border rules will make U.S. safer, Chertoff says
January 19, 2008
Globe and Mail

Entering Great Lakes? Flush first
January 19, 2008
Globe and Mail

Chertoff Border Plan Criticized -- Tighter Canada Rules, Encounter Resistance
January 18, 2008
Wall Street Journal

A Border War of Words
January 18, 2008
The Post Standard (NY)

Chertoff: Tougher ID Rules for Borders
January 17, 2008
(AP) Minneapolis StarTribune

Radio-frequency IDs eyed at U.S. entry
January 17, 2008
Washington Times

DUIs bar visitors from Canada trips
January 17, 2008
(Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune) Detroit news

U.S. considers tough rules to stem tide of "invasives"
January 17, 2008
Toronto Star

New rules could prevent Great Lakes invaders
January 17, 2008
The Grand Rapids Press

Ballast Rules Floated for Great Lakes
January 17, 2008
(AP) Washington Post

Necessary Neighbors: Envoy Touts
January 16, 2008
Washington Diplomat

Vt. Town's Way of Life Fades as Border Tightens
January 15, 2008
National Public Radio

Passport Canada warns of 6-week wait
January 15, 2008
cbc.ca

Cross-Border Enforcement Action Helping Businesses and Consumers
January 15, 2008


Keeping a closer eye on intrusion -- Plan for 18 watchtowers has been reduced to 4,so shoreline security gets tighter in other ways
January 15, 2008
Buffalo News

State anticipates passport rush
January 15, 2008
Washington Times

Cross-Border Truck Trips Down in 2007 -- Further Proof of Troubled Ontario Economy
January 14, 2008
Ontario Trucking Association

Opinions differ on Red River water approach
January 14, 2008
(AP) The Jamestown Sun

Homeland Security sneaks one across
January 14, 2007
Buffalo News

Secure ID plans raise privacy concerns
January14, 2007
Buffalo News

A long fight over 'hydro' : Border issues and high profits complicate efforts to curb hydroponic pot's flow from Canada into the Capital Region
January 14, 2008
Times Union

Border passport rules delayed until June 2009
January 13, 2008
Laconia Citizen

I.D. requirements at U.S. - Canadian border to tighten on Jan. 31
January 12, 2007
Buffalo News

Crossing the U.S. border? New passport rules take effect soon
January 12, 2008
Naples Daily News

Can't pass on passports
Winnipeg Free Press
January 12, 2008

GAO Calls for National Freight Transportation Strategy
January 10, 2008
Sandler & Travis Trade Advisory Services

Border passport requirement delayed
January 9, 2008
Bangor Daily News

DOT Says Surface Trade with Canada and Mexico Reached Record High in October 2007
January 9, 2008
Sandler & Travis Trade Advisory Services

Passport card technology approved amid controversy
January 6, 2008
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

2007

 Border-jamming policies a cause for alarm
December 29, 2007
Globe and Mail

Vermont Port of Entry to be Replaced
December 19, 2007
Sandler & Travis Trade Advisory Services

Chertoff Takes Actions to Bolster Agricultural Inspections
December 19, 2007
Sandler & Travis Trade Advisory Services

New "rigidity of mindset" hurting cross-border trade between Canada and the US
December 3, 2007
(CP) Miami Herald

Congress tries to delay passport requirement
December 17, 2007
The Toronto Star

Increases In Cross-Border Shopping To U.S. Has Remained Minimal
December 14, 2007
The Canadian Economic Press

Ambassador stresses vigilance for vital cross-border trade
December 11, 2007
The Vancouver Sun

Keep goods, people flowing across border
December 11, 2007
Seattle Post Intelligencer

U.S. Customs lags Calais bridge project
December 11, 2007
Bangor Daily

Schumer targets border waits
December 7, 2007
The Times Union

Drivers brace for changes at the border
December 7, 2007
The Times Herald

New passport rules are about to get even stricter
December 6, 2007
USA Today

Border crossers need more info, Canadian official says
December 6, 2007
(AP) USA Today

The drive for a safer Michigan -- Secretary Land proposes enhancing security of driver's licenses, adding convenient option
December 5, 2007


Border shipping fees spark complaints
December 3, 2007
The Toronto Star

Ambassador Bridge owners file impact statement for replacement span
December 5, 2007
The Detroit News

Canada turning away more Americans for past legal infractions
December 4, 2007
The Cleveland Plain Dealer

Business is loonie in border city
November 28, 2007
The Times Picayune

Hi-Tech Driver's Licence Catching On: Chamber
October 30, 2007
Toronto Sun

Business leaders seek faster Canada-U.S. border crossing after delays
October 30, 2007
Canadian Press

Ottawa, Atlantic provinces ink deal on gateway strategy
October 15, 2007
Today's Trucking Online

Quebec students head to U.S. to learn in English
October 02, 2007
National Post

High Praise As NAFTA Turns 20
Monday, October 01, 2007
National Post

New Passport Rules Resume
October 02, 2007
KCBS News

Canada-U.S. patrol finds 10 suspected drift netters in North Pacific
September 28, 2007
CBC News

U.S. senators want border security boost
September 27, 2007
The Star

Cross-Border Tourism
September 25, 2007
Calgary Sun

Alliance: Pass card deadline impractical
September 18,2007
Washington Technology

Eyes on the border
September 17, 2007
Minnesota Public Radio

Border lineups can be shortened
September 15, 2007
The Abbotsford News

Iris-scan technology
September 14, 2007
Edmonton Sun

Certain travel without passport ends Oct. 1
September 13, 2007
News Press

Border restrictions threaten local jobs
September 12, 2007
Bellingham Herald

Canada's New Government to expand CBSA training facility in Rigaud
September 11, 2007
Canada Border Services Agency

Security gets even tighter on border with Canada
September 11, 2007
Detroit Free Press

U.S. focuses on security at customs
September 11, 2007
Bangor Daily News

Bush administration allocates $66M to 'NAFTA highways'
September 10, 2007
Phoenix Business Journal

Smart Card Alliance Says No to Long-Range RFID Choice for Enhanced Driver's Licenses, Citing Privacy, Security Concerns
September 6, 2007
Smart Card Alliance

Ontario chamber has plans for border
August 31, 2007
The Times Herald

NewsChannel 5 Investigates: On The Border
August 30, 2007
WPTZ News 5

Cross-Border Travel Program Expands to Airports in Calgary and Winnipeg
August 27, 2007
Government Technology

Cross-Border Travel Program Expands to Airports in Calgary and Winnipeg
August 27, 2007
Government Technology

Local leaders push border agencies to fix problems
August 27, 2007
The Times Herald

Department of Homeland Security and the State of Arizona Team up to Advance Secure ID Initiatives
August 24, 2007
Department of Homeland Security

Napolitano proposing '3-in-1' driver's license
August 24, 2007
Fox11AZ

Minister Day launches the NEXUS program at Winnipeg International Airport
August 23, 2007
Canada Border Services Agency

Tougher U.S. travel rules won't fly, biz bigwigs tell leaders
August 22, 2007
Winnipeg Sun

Vermont to pilot new driver ID at border
August 21, 2007
United Press International

Passport renewal streamlined
August 16, 2007
The Gazette

CBP Launches Online Application for Cross-Border Travel Program
August 16, 2007
Immigration Daily

Moss: E-passports offer long-term improvements
August 16, 2007
Washington Technology

Collins hears passport concerns on Calais visit
August 14, 2007
Bangor Daily News

Ontario Trucking Association: Windsor-Detroit Border Solution A Step Closer
August 14, 2007
Marketwire

Border officials clarify issues
August 10, 2007
The Daily Journal

Going south for bargains
August 8, 2007
Winnipeg Free Press

IN TRANSIT; U.S. Plans Alternative To Passport for Region
August 7, 2007
New York Times

Mixed signs
August 6, 2007
Washington Technology

U.S. border turns into tight squeeze
August 6, 2007
Ottawa Sun

U.S and Canada warring over international border: citizens prepare for annual tug of war
July 28, 2007
Business North

Border guards get their guns
July 26, 2007
Niagara Falls Review

Driver's licence could work as passport
July 24, 2007
Times Colonist

B.C. CALLS FOR ACTION ON ENHANCED DRIVER'S LICENCES
July 23, 2007
Office of the Premier - British Columbia

CANADIAN AND U.S. PARK SERVICES WILL WORK CLOSER TOGETHER AND SHARE SOCIAL SCIENCE EXPERTISE
July 23, 2007
Parks Canada

Partnership pushing enhanced driver's license
July 23, 2007
Buffalo Business First

Passport confusion affects Canadian tourism
July 20, 2007
Toledo Free Press

New Scenic ATV Trail Opening Connects Maine To Quebec Canada
July 17, 2007
NewswireToday

Reporter takes the Nexus plunge
July 17, 2007
Niagara Falls Review

The Canadians are back: State feels benefits of strong Loonie
July 15, 2007
Great Falls Tribune

Ketchup Flavored Potato Chips Diaspora
July 15, 2007
Burgh Diaspora

Conference Board call for tighter Canada-U.S. bond
July 09, 2007
Financial Post

Lower U.S. car prices steer shoppers across border
July 6, 2007
CBC News

Preparing for travel to Canada? Know the rules
July 6, 2007
Daily Interlake

Tell the Feds your views on passports
July 6, 2007
Budget Travel

Rules bring border blues
June 24, 2007
Times Union

Strong loonie makes this an attractive time to visit U.S.
June 23, 2007
Ottawa Citizen

Q&A | Passport rule eased; what it means for you
June 21, 2007
The Seattle Times

Get better at the border: Celadon boss to U.S. government
June 19, 2007
Today's Trucking Online

Robust Loonie boon for Montana
June 19, 2007
Havre Daily News

TB incident highlights gaps in response to irrational behaviour
June 18, 2007
Government Executive.com

The border is an expensive barrier, new study concludes
June 14, 2007
Vancouver Sun

Great White Camions? Canadians ponder impact of Mexican trucks on market
June 11, 2007
Trucking Online

Passport U-turn is tardy, Hoosiers say
June 9, 2007
IndyStar

U.S. Border Passport Rules Suspended
June 8, 2007
The Philadelphia Daily News

Travelers Face Frustrations With Passport Rule Changes
June 7, 2007
New York Times

Travelers face frustrating passport delays
June 1, 2007
USA Today

MACKINAC 2007: Border need not be a checkpoint, Ambassador says
May 31, 2007
Crain's Detroit Business

Senators offer bill to delay security rules for Canadian border
May 29, 2007
Government Executive.com

Fingerprint Dispute Dooms Border Site
May 24, 2007
Washington Post

Ontario vital for American exports, U.S. senators told
May 24, 2007
Toronto Star

Northern Border Changes Loom
May 23, 2007
United Press International

Private Bridge on Canada Border a Security Concern
May 21, 2007
National Public Radio

Ottawa to introduce law to shorten passport waits
May 15, 2007
Globe and Mail

U.S. House calls for delay on border passport rule
May 12, 2007
The Sault Star

Canada's New Government enhances security at Port of Montreal
May 7, 2007
CNW Group

Peace Bridge plan goes on; U.S. withdrawal from shared-border plan won't delay Canadian expansion
May 7, 2007
Welland Tribune

Canada and Ontario Invest in New Technology to keep Border Traffic Moving Smoothly
May 7, 2007
Transport Canada

Rehberg brings Montana concerns to Canada's Minister
April 25, 2007
Havre Daily News

With Backlogs Growing Daily, Schumer Announces New Plan To Break The Months-Long Passport Application Logjam
April 22, 2007
Senator Charles Schumer

Sites for new bridge to Canada narrowed
March 26, 2007
Detroit Free Press

Vermont Seeks Changes in Passport Law
March 23, 2007
WCAX Vermont News

U.S. to sign off on pilot project at B.C. border for passport alternative
March 22, 2007
Canadian Press

10 reasons to get back to Toronto
March 18, 2007
The Detroit Free Press

S.C. to open a Canadian trade office
March 18, 2007
The State

Ontario high-tech driver's licences set to be introduced by end of year
March 9, 2007
Canadian Press

Binational businesses look to nurture success
March 5, 2007
Niagara Gazette

Canadian consul vows continued friendship
March 5, 2007
Havre Daily News

Keep passport handy for travel
March 4, 2007
Deseret Morning News

Smart-card ID could ease border restrictions: N.B. premier
February 27, 2007
CBC News

Revamped licence to be more secure: Pressure mounts on Washington to use it at border in place of passports
February 23, 2007
CanWest News Service

Don't forget your passport
February 14, 2007
Wisconsin State Journal

Canadian ambassador says new U.S. trade, travel rules could hurt relations
February 7, 2007
Canadian Press

Review passport requirement: U.S. legislator
February 3, 2007
Canadian Press

Passport restrictions fly in face of tradition
January 29, 2007
Regina Leader Post

'Trusted traveller' program means no hassle crossing borders
January 14, 2007
The Edmonton Journal

BORDER: Binational summit coming in March
January 14, 2007
The Journal Register

Canadians Fear Fallout Of U.S. Passport Rules
January 14, 2007
The Washington Post

Neighbourly advice: Get your passport and use it
January 12, 2007
The Chronicle Herald

2006

 City faces fears of tighter U.S. border controls
December 11, 2006
Winnipeg Sun

Tourism at risk if passport law delayed any longer, Wilkins says
December 5, 2006
Canadian Press

Border pass raises fears; Trade, tourism in jeopardy, MP says
November 26, 2006
Windsor Star

Washington governor wants scanners for B.C. border crossings
November 13, 2006
Associated Press

U.S. to delay border plan delay
September 27, 2006
The National Post

America's other border: High tech, high trust
September 26-27, 2006
The Christian Science Monitor

Border security proposal must be implemented with special attention to making travel efficient
September 17, 2006
Duluth News Tribune

The passport rush
August 27, 2006
Toledo Blade

New ID just isn't ready
August 14, 2006
USA Today

Countdown to Chaos: There are Alternatives to the U.S. Passport Initiative That Will Take Effect in 2008, but Time is Running Out
July 27, 2006
Globe and Mail

Un Influent Congressiste Americain Propose Le Report du Passeport Obligatoire
Le 20 Juillet, 2006
Le Droit

U.S. Unveils Border Rules Next Month: Air, Sea Crossing Plans First; New ID Slows Land Progress
July 19, 2006
The Province

Letter to U.S. Senator Richard J. Durbin
July 7, 2006
Richard M. Daley, Mayor of Chicago, Illinois

Undefended against fear; Beefed up security at the Canada-U.S. border presents immense economic hurdles
July 5, 2006
The National Post

Fade of the mist: U.S. border initiative
May 22-June 4, 2006 issue
Canadian Business magazine

Opposition Grows to US-Canada Border Passport Plan
May 14, 2006
Reuters, The Epoch Times

Border states rebel against ID requirements; Lawmakers fight to delay stiffer restrictions on travel from Canada
April 26, 2006
Associated Press, MSNBC

New plan for U.S.-Canada ID already slowing cross-border tourism, says travel official
March 7, 2006
Associated Press, The Seattle Times

Passport rule complicates business;Travel services fear border security changes could sink them
January 17, 2006
The Seattle Post-Intelligencer