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TBWG - The Ottawa Update Canada Border Services Agency. Niagara Falls, Ontario November 2011 Jay LaFrance, Canada-US Relations. Overview. Constrained fiscal environment Economic competitiveness and facilitation at the border is critical Agency reorganization
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TBWG - The Ottawa UpdateCanada Border Services Agency Niagara Falls, Ontario November 2011 Jay LaFrance, Canada-US Relations
Overview • Constrained fiscal environment • Economic competitiveness and facilitation at the border is critical • Agency reorganization • To better align front-line services and program delivery • Deeper integration and focus on service delivery • Oncoming opportunities and balancing priorities • Beyond the Border: A Shared Vision for Perimeter Security and Economic Competitiveness • Major ongoing commitments continue: eManifest; CARM; Postal Modernization; Refugee Reform; Operational pressures
Canada-US Relations • The CBSA and US CBP are continuing the close work toward integration of our shared border management • 2010 – 2011 Framework for Cooperative Border Management - a joint strategic Framework to structure CBSA-CBP cooperation: • 3 thematic areas which both agencies are coordinating their efforts: • Information Sharing, Policy/Program Harmonization, andInfrastructure Coordination/Cooperation
Canada-US Relations continued • Aligning policies/programs, and targeted investments in border infrastructure are significant steps towards accelerating border passage for frequent low-risk travelers and traders • This partnership has evolved into deeper Perimeter Vision cooperation between both agencies
Balancing Additional Priorities eManifest • eManifest is the 3rd phase of the Advance Commercial Information (ACI) program. • eManifest implementation timeline for highway carriers will begin on November 1, 2011. • CBSA recently made electronic data transmission requirements easier to achieve with the launch of an internet-based eManifest Portal. • On May 1, 2013, highway carriers that do not comply with the requirements will be denied entry to Canada and face monetary penalties.
Balancing Additional Priorities continued • CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) Initiative • Postal Modernization • Refugee Reform • Operational pressures
CBSA Service Improvement Working Groups • Exploring innovative ideas and ways to improve service delivery to our stakeholders. • The creation of a series of internal, mode-specific working groups. • Six service improvement working groups to be created: Air, Land, Postal, Trade, Marine, and Commercial. • Focus on: consultations with stakeholders; identifying ways to improve service delivery through training; consistency in procedures; and service standards. • Examining our commercial processes across all modes.
Questions?Please contact:Jay LaFranceCanada – US RelationsDivisionCBSAJay.LaFrance@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca