A fence in the north, too

摘要

A Drama series about the border between Canada and the United States would once have induced a yawn in the television audience. Residents of both countries could pass through what was dubbed the world's longest undefended border, stretching for 8,900km (5,500 miles), with just a word or a wave of the hand. But since September 11th 2001, there has been enough action in the once-mundane world of Canadian customs and immigration officials to make "The Border" a surprise hit. Drivers of the 7m trucks and 30m cars estimated to enter the United States from Canada each year now face terrorist watch-lists and increased cargo inspections. Since January 31st, they must also show proof of citizenship.