no-fly lists

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A 3-year-old held up by Canada’s no-fly list? His parents say it’s ‘ridiculous.’

Global Politics

The US and Canada share information from their no-fly lists, but there’s very little Canadians can do if they think they’re being flagged and delayed from boarding flights in error. It’s not just an inconvenience — it’s stigmatizing.

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