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"We're obviously concerned that if we don't move quickly, properly, on this, that this could have effects on trade and movement of people, conventions, you name it," said Harper.
"That is not helpful to our economy or our relationship."
In 2007, Canadians will be barred from entering the United States unless they have a passport or a U.S.-issued border-crossing card.
The so-called "laser visas" include biometric identifiers such as fingerprints or retinal scans.
FROM APRIL 5, 2005: U.S.
will demand passports from Canadians
Bush, who called Harper a "straightforward fellow," acknowledged Canada's concern that the new identification requirement could hamper trade and
"Your prime minister made it very clear to me that he's very worried [the law] will make it less likely that people will want to
The U.S.president said he is committed to implementing the law as passed by Congress, but he hopes technolo...
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