Thomas Walkom: "Why Ottawa’s new border scheme is such a loser" (in the Toronto Star)

"So the upshot of any perimeter deal will be to give the U.S two borders — an outer one around North America and an inner one at the 49th parallel.

"Security won’t be relaxed noticeably for trucks travelling between Canada and the U.S. because — until memories of 9/11 fade — the American public won’t allow it.

"In short, another lose-lose deal. We give up much; we gain nothing."

Full article: Walkom: Why Ottawa’s new border scheme is such a loser

Why are Canadian politicians and business types in such a hurry to give up what little autonomy we have left?