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It seems that not only will the US not be deploying National Guard troops to the Canada US border, according to the CTV and Canadian Press headlines they won't be guarding it all!! Of course, the article tells a different story than the headline.
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No plan for guards at Canadian border: Wilkins
Updated Wed. May. 17 2006 1:24 PM ET
Canadian Press
REGINA -- The American ambassador to Canada is emphasizing that there is no plan to deploy National Guard troops along the U.S. northern border to improve security.
David Wilkins says President George W. Bush's plans to improve border security with Mexico have nothing to do with Canada.
Earlier this week, Bush called for improvements in manpower and technology along the U.S.-Mexico border, including sending in 6,000 troops in support roles.
Administration officials left the door open to something similar along the Canadian border if requested by the governors of northern states.
But Wilkins says Bush's speech was focused solely on Mexico and Canadians need not be worried that similar plans are in the works for the northern border.
Wilkins is in Regina meeting with provincial politicians and giving a speech to the Saskatchewan Trade Export Partnership.
Article reproduced under the Fair Dealings provisions of the Copyright Act.
No plan for guards at Canadian border: Wilkins
Updated Wed. May. 17 2006 1:24 PM ET
Canadian Press
REGINA -- The American ambassador to Canada is emphasizing that there is no plan to deploy National Guard troops along the U.S. northern border to improve security.
David Wilkins says President George W. Bush's plans to improve border security with Mexico have nothing to do with Canada.
Earlier this week, Bush called for improvements in manpower and technology along the U.S.-Mexico border, including sending in 6,000 troops in support roles.
Administration officials left the door open to something similar along the Canadian border if requested by the governors of northern states.
But Wilkins says Bush's speech was focused solely on Mexico and Canadians need not be worried that similar plans are in the works for the northern border.
Wilkins is in Regina meeting with provincial politicians and giving a speech to the Saskatchewan Trade Export Partnership.
