High-Tech Tools Can Plug the Holes in the Border Between Canada and U.S.

TORONTO, ONTARIO, Aug 12 (MARKET WIRE) --
Remote sensing technology and computer programs are the way to further
protect both Canada and the United States from criminal incursions at the
largely unmonitored stretches of the Canada-U.S. border, says Margaret
Kalacska in a paper released today by the Canadian International Council
(CIC).

"Remote sensing technology, which makes it possible to collect data on
dangerous or inaccessible areas, has gained prominence in recent years
due to technological advances," explains Kalacska, one of CIC's inaugural
fellowship recipients. "This technology, coupled with space and airborne
imaging, along with joint cooperation between authorities on both sides
of the border, can be used to protect both countries against organized
crime, money laundering and drug, human and illegal arms trafficking.
Although traditional border crossings have been tightened up since the
9/11 attacks, criminals are now seeking easier access points."

The author argues that this call for action is not driven by paranoia
over terrorism in Washington and the Bush administration, as both Canada
and the U.S. have separately identified the above criminal activities
along their joint border as threats to their national security.

Kalacska is a geography professor at McGill University, a former
post-doctoral research fellow at Simon Fraser University's School of
Criminology, and one of eight fellows chosen earlier this year by the CIC
to contribute new perspectives in vital areas of Canadian foreign policy
leading to further discussion and debate. The program's initial areas of
focus for 2008-09 include the following: China, Border Issues, Arctic
Sovereignty and Security and Energy.

For more information on the CIC or the selected fellows please visit:
www.canadianinternationalcouncil.org

The Canadian International Council (CIC) is a non-partisan, nationwide
council established to strengthen Canada's role in international affairs.
With 13 branches nationwide, part of the CIIA national branch network,
CIC seeks to advance research, discussion and debate on international
issues by supporting a Canadian foreign policy network that crosses
academic disciplines, policy areas, and economic sectors. The CIC will
feature a privately funded fellowship program, supported by a network of
issue-specific working groups. Carefully selected CIC fellows will focus
on important foreign policy issues, working out of universities and
research institutions across the country. The CIC was founded in 2007 by
Jim Balsillie, co-CEO of RIM (Research In Motion).

Contacts:
MEDIA CONTACT:
Canadian International Council (CIC)
Neve Peric, Media Relations
(519) 885-2444 ext. 390
Email: nperic@canadianinternationalcouncil.org
Website: www.canadianinternationalcouncil.org

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