New Pact Announced to Allow US Troops into Canada

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New Pact Announced to Allow US Troops into Canada

American troops will be allowed to enter Canadian territory in the event of a terrorist attack or natural disaster, under a new accord announced on Monday.

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American troops will be allowed to enter Canadian territory in the event of a terrorist attack or natural disaster, under a new accord announced on Monday.

Canadian Defence Minister John McCallum and Foreign Affairs Minister Bill Graham announced the new military agreement on Monday, saying it will enhance the safety of Canadians while protecting the sovereignty of Canada.

The agreement has been handed over to the cabinet.

According to an official press release, under the agreement, UStroops would be under the control of the Canadian military when they entered Canadian territory; the reverse would be true if Canadian troops were deployed in the United States.

Under the agreement, a 30-member joint planning group made up of military officers from both countries will be set up at North American Aerospace Defence Command (NORAD) Headquarters in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the United States.

The accord is seen here as an alternative to Canada joining theUS military's Northern Command, or the creation of a "Super-NORAD." Either of those options would have put Canadian army and navy resources under US command.

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