Ted Mackay, DirectorHighway, Border and Motor Carrier PolicyTransport CanadaNovember 8, 2012
OTTAWA UPDATE
Table Of Contents
1. Overview of Transport Canada
2. Beyond the Border
3. Gateways and Trade Corridors
4. Key Current Files
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Transport, Infrastructure, and Communities Portfolio
Canada Post Corporation
MinisterMinister of State
Transport Canada
Canada Port Authorities (17)Local/Canadian Airport Authorities (21)Buffalo and Fort Erie Public Bridge AuthorityNAV CanadaOshawa Harbour CommissionSaint John Harbour Bridge AuthoritySt. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation
Shared Governance Organizations
Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada
AdministrativeTribunal / Agencies
Ship Source Oil Pollution Fund
InfrastructureCanada
Pacific Pilotage Authority
Great Lakes Pilotage Authority
Atlantic Pilotage Authority
Laurentian Pilotage Authority
Blue Water Bridge Canada
Ridley Terminals Inc.
VIA Rail Canada Inc.
Marine Atlantic Inc.
Canadian Air Transport Security Authority
Federal Bridge Corporation Limited and subsidiaries
Transportation Crown Corporations
Canadian Transportation
Agency
Transport Canada – New Leadership
•New Deputy Minister Louis Lévesque•effective November 12, 201•former Deputy Minister of International Trade
•New Assistant Deputy Minister (Policy) Scott Streiner•effective November 5, 2012•former Executive Director of Aerospace Review at Industry Canada
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Transport Canada Priorities (2012-13)
Operational Priorities
• Strengthen TC’s oversight function to improve transportation safety and security.• Help make Canada’s critical transportation infrastructure safer and more efficient.• Continue to renew TC’s policy framework to ensure policies, programs and regulations
meet needs of transportation system over next 15 years.• Support workforce through transformational changes.• Continue to strengthen TC’s management controls and practices.
Efficient Transportation System
Clean
Transportation System
Safe
Transportation System Secure
Transportation System
Beyond The Border – Transport Canada Role
•December 7, 2011, Action Plan with 32 initiatives•Initiatives in which TC leads or participates:1. Border Infrastructure Investment Plan2. Border Wait Time Measurement Technology3. Preclearance and Pre-Inspection4. Enhanced Domain Awareness5. Framework for Swiftly Managing Traffic in Emergencies (Marine)6. Mutual Recognition of Air Cargo7. Integrated Cargo Security Strategy8. Mutual Recognition of Outbound Checked Baggage 9. Increased Harmonized NEXUS Benefits10.Single Window Initiative
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Gateways: Aligning Transport and International Trade
Asia-PacificGateway and
Corridor Initiative
Ontario-Quebec Continental
Gateway andTrade Corridor
Atlantic Gateway
and Trade Corridor
North America's closest ports to Asia
North America's closest ports to Europe, Latin America and ships transiting the Suez Canal
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Private Investment and Innovation
Private sector investments in
infrastructure totaling $13.3B by 2014
Security & Border Efficiency
Ensuring secure and efficient movement
of goods and people
Example: Container screening at Prince Rupert port
21st Century Governance
Innovative partnerships such as
Performance Table and Skills Table
Policy Renewal
Improvements to efficiency
Example: Amalgamation of
Lower BC Mainland Port Authorities
Strategic Infrastructure
47 projects worth $3.5B, including
$1.4B from Government of
Canada
Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative
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Strategic Infrastructure
20 projects with federal funding of up to $250M,
expected to leverage $600M in total investments
Atlantic Gateway and Trade Corridor Strategy
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International Trade Promotion and
Marketing
Strategic international marketing : events, trade shows, missions, business-to-business,
research, website
Policy and Regulatory Issues
Governments and private sector cooperate to address policy / regulatory issues impacting competitiveness
Governance
Policy coordination among federal / provincial
governments and private sector
Example: Atlantic Gateway Advisory Council
Continental Gateway and Trade Corridor
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Optimize Metropolitan International Goods
Movement in Greater Montreal and Greater
Toronto
Explore options on integration of all modes
in the supply chain
Position the Great Lakes -
St. Lawrence Maritime Corridor for the future
Current Status• Canada’s economic heartland has a fully integrated transportation system,
providing a net competitive advantage for Canada-U.S. and international trade But congestion, capacity and efficiency issues will limit future growth
Key Priorities/Issues• Construction of the new Detroit River International Crossing• Ongoing discussions and collaboration with key stakeholders to identify needs,
freight transportation impediments and develop potential solutions:
Key Current Files• Detroit River International Crossing
– On June 25, 2012, Prime Minister and Michigan Governor announced agreement to build new publicly-owned bridge crossing between Windsor and Detroit.
• Ballast Water– Compatible rules are needed to support trade, both regionally and internationally.
Our two countries must work together towards non-discriminatory requirements that are actionable, practicable and protective.
• National Long-Term Infrastructure Plan– Government of Canada launched process / consultations to develop new long-
term infrastructure plan beyond 2014 expiry of Building Canada Plan.
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Questions?Ted Mackay
Director - Highway, Border and Motor Carrier PolicyTransport Canada
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