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Balancing security and economicsBalancing security and economics
John Rimmer
17-Mar-2006
Keeping their citizens safe is the understandable priority for most of the world's governments in today's geopolitical climate. But North American border retailers fear the obsession with security will have a big economic impact. John Rimmer reports
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"Canada is a Club Med for terrorists." You might think that such a statement was made by a political satirist, perhaps Jon Stewart of The Daily Show or the UK's
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(30-Oct-2002) - Badly conceived security measures are hurting airlines, IATA (International Air Transport Association) director general and ceo Giovanni Bisignani has said, referring to costly security procedures that have emerged at many airports
(15-Mar-2006) - Fans of the risqué adult cartoon South Park will be familiar with the catchy tune Blame Canada, a parody of the perceived US reaction at times of national peril. Judging by some attitudes expressed within the US congress, the parody is not far off the mark
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