By CP
London Free Press
Copyright 2007 London Free Press
TORONTO — A report says Canada is calling for a review of border security after an ambulance transporting a heart attack patient from Windsor to a Detroit hospital was delayed.
Last Monday, Rick Laport, 46, was being rushed to Detroit for an emergency angioplasty.
The ambulance was stopped by U.S. customs and the driver and Laport were required to identify themselves.
CTV News reports Public Safety Minister Stockwell Day has expressed concern and asked for a review of border procedures in a letter to U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff.
Last Sunday, Quebec volunteer firefighters rushing from Quebec to assist firefighters in New York State were grilled about their identification. While they were delayed for up to 15 minutes, a landmark hotel burned to the ground.