The Shared Vision – Regulatory Cooperation Council and Beyond the Border Action Plans Canada-U.S....

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Canada-U.S. Transportation Border Working GroupCanada-U.S. Transportation Border Working GroupNovember 8, 2012November 8, 2012Ottawa, OntarioOttawa, Ontario



Canada-U.S. Transportation Border Working GroupCanada-U.S. Transportation Border Working GroupNovember 8, 2012November 8, 2012Ottawa, OntarioOttawa, Ontario

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Putting the Shared Vision to Work

Putting the Shared Vision to Work

• Leaders announced the Shared Vision for Perimeter Security and Economic Competitiveness on February 4, 2011

• Created two binational initiatives to realize Shared Vision goals:• Regulatory Cooperation Council (RCC)Regulatory Cooperation Council (RCC)• Beyond the Border Working GroupBeyond the Border Working Group

• Two separate, yet complementary, Action Plans were released in December 2011:• Joint Action Plan on Regulatory Cooperation (“RCC Joint Action PlanRCC Joint Action Plan”)• Action Plan on Perimeter Security and Economic Competitiveness

(“Beyond the Border Action PlanBeyond the Border Action Plan”)

• The two Action Plans are designed to speed up legitimate trade and travel, improve security and economic competitiveness in North America, and align regulatory approaches between the two countries, where appropriate

• These agreements represent the most significant step in Canada-U.S. cooperation since the signing of NAFTA

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The RCC Joint Action Plan:The RCC Joint Action Plan:

• 29 specific initiatives for greater regulatory alignment: agriculture & food, health & consumer products, transport, the environment, cross-cutting issues – nanotechnology and small business lens

• The RCC Joint Action Plan focuses on regulatory requirements that are not principally targeted at the border (under AAFC, CFIA, TC, HC, EC, TBS, etc.), whereas the Border Action Plan focuses on border-specific measures managed by CBSA, PS, CIC, CFIA, etc.

• Each initiative represents an opportunity to resolve existing misalignments while setting precedent for future solutions – lasting cooperation mechanisms to ensure ongoing regulatory alignment

• An opportunity to learn from specific initiatives to develop broader mechanisms that will avoid unnecessary regulatory differences in the future

The Initial RCC Joint Action PlanA starting point for change

The Initial RCC Joint Action PlanA starting point for change

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Looking ahead, we need to enhance regulatory cooperation, over time, in four key functional aspects of regulatory business:

Cooperation in regulatory system relianceCooperation in regulatory system reliance • Reduce and eliminate duplicative requirements by recognizing success of

each others’ work

Cooperation in regulatory standard-settingCooperation in regulatory standard-setting• Partner on regulatory standards development, conformance (i.e. testing),

and implementation/ enforcement tools

Cooperation in product reviews and approvalCooperation in product reviews and approval• Collaborate on aligning submissions, analysis, and approval processes

Cooperation in managing 3Cooperation in managing 3rdrd country import risks country import risks• Share common requirements and approaches, share monitoring and

compliance initiatives, reallocate resources to address 3rd country risks

Emerging Themes and Considerations

Emerging Themes and Considerations

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• RCC requests public/stakeholder input Spring 2011Spring 2011

• Binational working groups established Mid-2011Mid-2011

• Consultations summary report released August 2011August 2011

• RCC Joint Action Plan released December 2011December 2011

• Formal stakeholder meetings January 2012January 2012

• Working Group/overarching consultations Ongoing since Spring 2012Ongoing since Spring 2012

• Executive Order promoting int’l regulatory May 2012May 2012 cooperation issued by President Obama

• Work plans detailing implementation Spring/Summer/Fall 2012Spring/Summer/Fall 2012of 29 initiatives completed and released

• Internal progress reporting Canada Canada (monthly) (monthly) / U.S. / U.S. (quarterly)(quarterly)

• RCC presentations/discussions with U.S. & OngoingOngoingCdn stakeholder assoc’s and manufacturers

Further information is available at Further information is available at www.actionplan.gc.ca/RCCwww.actionplan.gc.ca/RCC

Status of the RCC’s Work Status of the RCC’s Work

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Beyond the Border Action Plan OverviewBeyond the Border

Action Plan Overview

The Beyond the Border Action Plan:The Beyond the Border Action Plan:

• Creates a new, long-term partnership on public safety and cross-border trade

• Focuses joint Canada-U.S. work in the near term on ambitious but achievable objectives

• Contains specific initiatives with clear timelines for delivery and performance measures:

Managing threats at the perimeter by developing a common approach Managing threats at the perimeter by developing a common approach and addressing threats as early as possibleand addressing threats as early as possible

Streamlining the land border through investment in infrastructure and Streamlining the land border through investment in infrastructure and the alignment and enhancement of trusted programsthe alignment and enhancement of trusted programs

Partnering on efforts to protect citizens through strengthened cross-Partnering on efforts to protect citizens through strengthened cross-border law enforcement and enhanced resilience of shared critical and border law enforcement and enhanced resilience of shared critical and cyber infrastructurecyber infrastructure

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Addressing Threats Early:Addressing Threats Early:

• Completed a joint Statement of Privacy PrinciplesStatement of Privacy Principles

• Working group to tackle issues related to information-sharinginformation-sharing

• Shared best practices on countering violent extremismcountering violent extremism

• Achieved mutual recognition of air cargo securityair cargo security programs

• Began deploying Explosive Detection Systems equipment at Canadian airports to end re-screening of checked baggagere-screening of checked baggage on connecting flights

• Began an entry-exit pilotentry-exit pilot a 4 common land borders

Beyond the Border Action Plan Achievements to Date – 2012


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Trade Facilitation and Economic Growth:Trade Facilitation and Economic Growth:

• Launched 1st pilot under Integrated Cargo StrategyIntegrated Cargo Strategy – Prince Rupert

• Created dedicated NEXUS laneNEXUS lane at Canadian airports to expedite screening, and now domestic U.S. Pre- ™ lanes✓Pre- ™ lanes✓

• Announced streamlined NEXUS renewalNEXUS renewal procedures and conducted NEXUS NEXUS enrolmentenrolment blitzes

• Working to harmonize and integrate Partners in ProtectionPartners in Protection with CTPAT

• Completed a detailed comparison of CSA and ISAcomparison of CSA and ISA

• Successfully completed Canadian pilot to extend Tier IITier II benefits to processed food sector

• Held cross-border business traveler consultationsbusiness traveler consultations



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Border Management:Border Management:

• Working to finalize first binationalbinational Border Infrastructure ProgramBorder Infrastructure Program

• Established joint working group on small and remote portssmall and remote ports

• Installing border wait time technologyborder wait time technology at top 20 crossings

• Established binational port committeesbinational port committees (land and air)

• Published guide for business resumptionguide for business resumption at the border, following an emergency for use by border communities



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Cross-Border Law Enforcement and Critical Infrastructure:Cross-Border Law Enforcement and Critical Infrastructure:

• Launched a Regional Resilience Assessment ProgramRegional Resilience Assessment Program pilot as part of the Action Plan on Critical Infrastructure

• Regularized “ShipriderShiprider” Operation

• DHS-PS Action Plan on cybersecuritycybersecurity

• Joint planning and communication guidesplanning and communication guides to facilitate maritime commerce recovery



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• Complete the Integrated Cargo Security StrategyIntegrated Cargo Security Strategy Implement pilots in Prince Rupert, Montreal and in the U.S.

• Create the first binational 5-year Border Infrastructure Investment PlanBorder Infrastructure Investment Plan

• Implement a truck-cargo pre-inspectiontruck-cargo pre-inspection pilot and a pilot for the advanced clearance of fresh meatadvanced clearance of fresh meat

• Implement improved processes for facilitating cross-border business cross-border business traveltravel

• Harmonize low-value thresholds low-value thresholds for expedited customs

• Publish the first annual Beyond the Border Implementation ReportBeyond the Border Implementation Report

Beyond the Border Action Plan Upcoming Deliverables – 2012Beyond the Border Action Plan Upcoming Deliverables – 2012

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Shared Vision: Summary & Next Steps

Shared Vision: Summary & Next Steps

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• The Beyond the Border Action Plan and the RCC Joint Action Plan are not the final word, but rather the beginning, of ongoing and shared efforts to:

improve the management of the border; andimprove the management of the border; and align our regulations and contribute to North American manufacturing align our regulations and contribute to North American manufacturing

competitivenesscompetitiveness

• Both governments need to ensure that this work fulfills its potential. Officials are looking to stakeholders to speak up, participate, and identify opportunities, challenges, what works, and what improvements we can make

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