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["Alan MacHett" <machett AT ibiblio.org>]

Does anyone understand this?  I can't tell which country is making the
difficulty, or why.

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ap/20041020/ap_on_go_ot/mail_to_canada
> WASHINGTON - Most mail to Canada must bear the complete name and address
> of both sender and recipient or it won't be allowed into the country,
> the U.S. Postal Service said Wednesday. The tighter addressing
> requirements are in response to increased security.
> ....
> Canada Post spokesman John Caines said that Canadian customs officials
> have become increasingly vigilant about enforcing the requirement that
> all international mail have a complete address for both the sender and
> recipient.

http://www.canada.com/ottawa/ottawacitizen/news/story.html?id=baa4da93-2c16-43ec-8b48-6dee21350825
> WASHINGTON -- The United States is getting tough with mail addressed
> to Canada.

http://www.canadapost.ca/business/corporate/about/newsroom/pr/default-e.asp?prid=1026
>  Ottawa -
> Canada Post today announced a serious delay in the delivery of
> incoming international mail due to a backlog at the Canadian
> Border Services Agency in Vancouver.

http://www.usps.com/communications/news/press/2004/pr04_069.htm
> According to Canadian officials, this action is pursuant to the
> Canada Customs Act and reflects heightened security measures.

Ah! so there it is; it seems to be Canada's decision.  Still, why?  Over
what security concerns?

hmmm?
Alan