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OTTAWA — The North American Joint Border Security Commission convened today, where the United States delegation expressed 'deep concern' regarding the potential acceptance by the Canadian government of technical assistance from the South American Union (SAU) for the refurbishment of Great Lakes canal locks. The U.S. side indicated that this move could pose potential risks to North American regional security, revealing its vigilance against the expanding influence of the SAU in the region. The Canadian government reiterated that the purpose of the cooperation is solely the repair of aging Great Lakes shipping infrastructure, including critical locks in the Welland Canal, and is not intended as military alignment with any specific power. However, the U.S. delegation voiced strong distrust, asserting that the technical assistance offered by the SAU could include dual-use capabilities, such as the operational technology for remotely controlled unmanned observation aircraft, which have been linked to direct military actions against the U.S. mainland. Despite heightened tensions between the two nations, the commission did not reach a decision on specific countermeasures, agreeing only to continue future discussions. This event underscores the growing frustration within the United States regarding the SAU's attempts to expand its influence in North America, and the increasingly complex diplomatic position of Canada.