TORONTO - Canadians consulted on a proposed perimeter security deal with the U.S. aren't sold on boosting collaboration between the two countries' law enforcement officials.
A new report on the potential perimeter agreement shows nearly half of Canadians who weighed in opposed greater integration of law enforcement between Canada and the U.S.
The report says many who took part in public consultations on the agreement voiced concerns about information sharing and the impact of joint programs on civil liberties.
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird released the document today in Toronto, along with another report on regulatory co-operation.
He says the agreement will respect Canadians' legal and privacy rights.
The Canadian and U.S. governments announced in February they would work on a pact to crack down on security risks while making the free flow of goods and services easier.
In Canada, federal officials led consultations with a range of stakeholders, including the public. The consultations were conducted partly through a website that drew some 1,000 submissions.
