InfoXpress # 32131

1. The Shared Vision – Regulatory Cooperation Council and Beyond the Border Action PlansCanada-U.S. Transportation Border Working GroupNovember 8, 2012Ottawa, Ontario InfoXpress # 32131

2. 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) • Beyond the Border Working Group • Two separate, yet complementary, Action Plans were released in December 2011: • Joint Action Plan on Regulatory Cooperation (“RCC Joint Action Plan”) • Action Plan on Perimeter Security and Economic Competitiveness (“Beyond 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 2.

3. The Initial RCC Joint Action PlanA starting point for change 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 3.

4. Emerging Themes and Considerations Looking ahead, we need to enhance regulatory cooperation, over time, in four key functional aspects of regulatory business: Cooperation in regulatory system reliance • Reduce and eliminate duplicative requirements by recognizing success of each others’ work Cooperation in regulatory standard-setting • Partner on regulatory standards development, conformance (i.e. testing), and implementation/ enforcement tools Cooperation in product reviews and approval • Collaborate on aligning submissions, analysis, and approval processes Cooperation in managing 3rd country import risks • Share common requirements and approaches, share monitoring and compliance initiatives, reallocate resources to address 3rd country risks 4.

5. Status of the RCC’s Work • RCC requests public/stakeholder input Spring 2011 • Binational working groups established Mid-2011 • Consultations summary report released August 2011 • RCC Joint Action Plan released December 2011 • Formal stakeholder meetings January 2012 • Working Group/overarching consultations Ongoing since Spring 2012 • Executive Order promoting int’l regulatory May 2012cooperation issued by President Obama • Work plans detailing implementation Spring/Summer/Fall 2012of 29 initiatives completed and released • Internal progress reporting Canada (monthly) / U.S. (quarterly) • RCC presentations/discussions with U.S. & Ongoing • Cdn stakeholder assoc’s and manufacturers Further information is available at www.actionplan.gc.ca/RCC 5.

6. Beyond the Border Action Plan Overview 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 and addressing threats as early as possible • Streamlining the land border through investment in infrastructure and the alignment and enhancement of trusted programs • Partnering on efforts to protect citizens through strengthened cross-border law enforcement and enhanced resilience of shared critical and cyber infrastructure 6.

7. Beyond the Border Action Plan Achievements to Date – 2012 Addressing Threats Early: • Completed a joint Statement of Privacy Principles • Working group to tackle issues related to information-sharing • Shared best practices on countering violent extremism • Achieved mutual recognition of air cargo securityprograms • Began deploying Explosive Detection Systems equipment at Canadian airports to end re-screening of checked baggageon connecting flights • Began an entry-exit pilot a 4 common land borders 7.

8. Beyond the Border Action Plan Achievements to Date – 2012 Trade Facilitation and Economic Growth: • Launched 1st pilot under Integrated Cargo Strategy – Prince Rupert • Created dedicated NEXUS lane at Canadian airports to expedite screening, and now domestic U.S. Pre-✓™ lanes • Announced streamlined NEXUS renewalprocedures and conducted NEXUS enrolmentblitzes • Working to harmonize and integrate Partners in Protection with CTPAT • Completed a detailed comparison of CSA and ISA • Successfully completed Canadian pilot to extend Tier II benefits to processed food sector • Held cross-border business traveler consultations 8.

9. Beyond the Border Action Plan Achievements to Date – 2012 Border Management: • Working to finalize first binationalBorder Infrastructure Program • Established joint working group on small and remote ports • Installingborder wait time technologyat top 20 crossings • Established binational port committees (land and air) • Published guide for business resumption at the border, following an emergency for use by border communities 9.

10. Beyond the Border Action Plan Achievements to Date – 2012 Cross-Border Law Enforcement and Critical Infrastructure: • Launched a Regional Resilience Assessment Program pilot as part of the Action Plan on Critical Infrastructure • Regularized “Shiprider” Operation • DHS-PS Action Plan on cybersecurity • Joint planning and communication guides to facilitate maritime commerce recovery 10.

11. Beyond the Border Action Plan Upcoming Deliverables – 2012 • Complete the Integrated Cargo Security Strategy • Implement pilots in Prince Rupert, Montreal and in the U.S. • Create the first binational 5-year Border Infrastructure Investment Plan • Implement a truck-cargo pre-inspectionpilotand a pilot for the advanced clearance of fresh meat • Implement improved processes for facilitating cross-border business travel • Harmonize low-value thresholds for expedited customs • Publish the first annual Beyond the Border Implementation Report 11.

12. Shared Vision:Summary & Next Steps • 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; and • align our regulations and contribute to North American manufacturing competitiveness • 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 12.

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