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TRANSPORTATION SECURITY. Transportation Border Working Group Dearborn, MI - June 1, 2005 Serge Lavoie, Surface & Multi-modal Security Policy Security and Emergency Preparedness Directorate. Context. Air India bombing, 1985 Terrorist attacks, September 11, 2001 Iraq War, March 2003
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TRANSPORTATION SECURITY Transportation Border Working Group Dearborn, MI - June 1, 2005 Serge Lavoie, Surface & Multi-modal Security Policy Security and Emergency Preparedness Directorate
Context • Air India bombing, 1985 • Terrorist attacks, September 11, 2001 • Iraq War, March 2003 • Madrid bombing, March 11, 2004. • National Security Policy (NSP), April 2004 • Federal budgets (2001-2005): • $9 billion to improve security • Over $3 billion for transportation security. • Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America (March 23, 2005) • Leaders of Canada, USA, Mexico
Transport Canada’s Strategic Objectives • A safe and secure transportation system that contributes to Canada's social development and security objectives • An efficient transportation system that contributes to Canada's economic growth and trade objectives; and • An environmentally responsible transportation system that contributes to Canada's sustainable development objectives
Smart Regulation New Security Policies and Programs Market-basedPolicy Framework Safety and Security Management Systems Infrastructure, Gatewaysand Trade Corridors Innovation Environmental Assessment Climate Change Environmental Protection and Remediation Transport Canada’s Priorities Safe & Secure Efficient Environmentally Responsible
Current and foreseeable threat level National Security Policy Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada Parliamentary interest – SCONSAD, OAG Influence of US security agenda Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America Other international pressures (e.g. G8, APEC, ICAO) Facilitate trade and economic growth Maintain a balanced approach Transportation security will remain a high priority Key Drivers of the Transport Canada Security Agenda
Securing an Open Society: Canada’s National Security Policy Three core national security interests: • Protecting Canada and Canadians at home and abroad • Ensuring Canada is not a base for threats to our allies • Contribution to international security
National Security PolicySix key security activities • Intelligence • Emergency planning and management • Public health • Transportation security • Border security • International security
Public Health Agency of Canada, first Chief Public Health Officer Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America Government Operations Centre Integrated Threat Assessment Centre High level federal-provincial-territorial forum on emergencies Marine Facility Security Contribution Program Expansion of NEXUS and FAST to 11 and 19 sites Innovative new NEXUS-Air pilot program at Vancouver International Airport Cross-Cultural Roundtable on Security Model for National Security Committee of Parliamentarians Canada’s NSP 2005 Progress Report One year later - Key achievements:
Aviation Security • Increased passenger security (CATSA) • Deployment of Explosives Detection Systems • Restricted Area Identity Card • Public Safety Act (2002) • Use of passenger data for security • New/clarified legislative and regulatory authorities • Rationalization of confidential and non-confidential requirements • Other • Air Cargo Security • Security Management Systems (SEMS):Take “security is everybody's business” to the next level
Marine Security • International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code July 1, 2004 • 6-point marine security plan • Clarifying and strengthening accountability • Establishing Marine Security Operations Centres • Increasing the on-water presence • Investing in secure communications technologies • Pursuing greater cooperation with the United States • Strengthening security at ports and other marine facilities
Surface Transportation Security • Road • National Road Security Team (NRST) • Use of FastCard for Hazmat Drivers • Rail • Thorough review of rail security and the current self-regulatory regime • International Bridges • Canadian Transportation Act Review
Multimodal Transport Security • Intermodal Cargo Security • CBSA is lead • Customs Inspections, VACIS • Expand Transportation Security Clearances • Aviation and Marine • Others - TDG/Hazmat?
Multimodal Transport Security (Cont.) • National Critical Infrastructure Assurance Program (NCIAP) Initiative • Responsibilities in key departmental and national plans • Development of a National Transportation Security Strategy…
Transportation Security Strategy • Proactively shape the transportation security agenda • Look at the overall transportation system • All modes and critical infrastructure • Conduct analysis and research • Adopt a risk management approach • Engage a wide range of partners and stakeholders • Inside and outside of government • Look at the broader international context • Especially the US agenda
Canada’s Road Ahead • In partnership with the private sector and our international partners, Transport Canada will develop strategies to enhance transportation security • Decisions on a policy framework will be followed by further regulatory and non-regulatory action drawing upon Canadian and international, including US experiences • The Transportation Security Program will be developed and implemented based on the underlying principles outlined in the National Security Policy
