In Canada, the increasing involvement of policing in immigration policies as well as in controlling the flow of newcomers is defining new frontiers among civil liberties, sovereignty and security. This reinforced factor is leaving immigrants and "visible minorities" along with Canada's sovereignty in a more vulnerable situation.

TIMELINE

Date	Fact
December 12, 2001	The Canada-US Smart Border Declaration
April 1, 2002	The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) came into force
December 12, 2003	Creation of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
February 16, 2004	New Airport Screening Program is implemented
July, 2004	Threat Assessment Centre (ITAC) is established
January 12, 2007	Canada invests $430M for smart secure borders
June 18, 2007	Canada's No Flight List is in place
October, 2007	US peace activist barred twice from entering Canada
November 16, 2007	The Supreme Court of Canada refuses to hear the appeals of two US Army deserters

Resources

Canada-US Border
Wait Times

Canada-US Border Wait Times
Canadian Border Points of Entry: Alexandria Bay, Blaine, Buffalo, Calais, Champlain, Derby Line, Detroit, Highgate Springs, Houlton, Jackman, Norton, Pembina, Port Huron, Sault Ste. Marie, Sumas, Sweetgrass
http://apps.cbp.gov/bwt/

NEXUS Border Crossing Program
The NEXUS program is designed to simplify border crossings for pre-approved, low-risk travelers.
http://www.tc.gc.ca/pol/en/tbwg/361.htm

Immigration Law in Arizona
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBfHD2n13OA

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