Advance Interdepartmental Reporting Initiative (AIRI)

1. Advance Interdepartmental Reporting Initiative (AIRI) Transborder Working Group Data Workshop Dearborn, MI June 3-5, 2008

2. Advance Interdepartmental Reporting Initiative: Outline Vision Current State Approach Progress CBSA and Transport Canada Next Steps

3. Advance Interdepartmental Reporting Initiative The Advance Interdepartmental Reporting Initiative (AIRI) seeks to deliver a more efficient, effective and integrated Government of Canada approach to collecting and consolidating commercial data. AIRI is composed of: OGD Single Window Initiative Interdepartmental Marine Conveyance Initiative (IMCI)

4. Advance Interdepartmental Reporting Initiative:Vision Eliminate paper based reporting. Provide flexible solution to meet OGD needs. Harmonize and consolidate CBSA and OGD information requirements and collect once, electronically, from trade chain participants. Streamline the collection and sharing of cargo conveyance and crew data resulting in strengthened border security.

5. Advance Interdepartmental Reporting Initiative:Vision OGD Single Window: Wherever possible, offer 7/24 service for OGD release requests. Support CBSA’s promise to implement full electronic reporting of cargo and conveyance data. Allow automated risk assessment of goods prior to their arrival in Canada. IMCI: Provide a national marine vessel and crew targeting system. Address gaps in marine security for CBSA and OGDs. Streamline the collection and sharing of conveyance and crew data resulting in strengthened border security.

6. CBSA:Current State CBSA currently processes approximately 80% of commercial reporting by electronic means. 30% of the 12 million import release transactions processed annually have one or more OGD requirements. CBSA collects approximately 80% of the data required by participating OGD programs.

7. Advance Interdepartmental Reporting Initiative: Approach • Consultations • Internal • OGDs • Industry • Needs Assessments • Identify and document business requirements • Identify and document data requirements • Deployment • Comprehensive delivery strategy • Multi-phased approach

8. Advance Interdepartmental Reporting Initiative: Needs Assessment Current State Future State Readiness Overview of Existing Business: • Legislative / regulatory authority • Import/export processes with a focus on interaction with CBSA • Currenttechnicalenvironment Opportunities for improvement AIRI adaptation: • Enhanced import / export processes • Electronic communications with CBSA • Improved pre-arrival, release, and post-release data collection Potential for enhanced compliance, analysis and program administration High-Level Readiness Assessment: • Applicable process modifications • Technology • Legislation / Regulations • Data Collection • Timeframe (<6 mos, <2.5 yrs, >2.5 yrs) Integrated Project Plan

9. Advance Interdepartmental Reporting Initiative: Progress OGD Single Window • Over 40 programs across by 10 departments are participating in a needs assessment program. • A range of business models have been conceptually developed. • 9 Programs have been identified as possible pathfinders.

10. Advance Interdepartmental Reporting Initiative: Progress Interdepartmental Marine Conveyance Initiative (IMCI) • Consultant has met with Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) to develop CCG needs assessment and scheduled additional meetings. • Joint outreach with eManifest and Bay Plan project team. • High-Level Business Requirements.

11. Advance Interdepartmental Reporting Initiative: Business Transformation First Generation: Paper forms were simply changed to electronic forms. There was no analysis on how the information was used. Modifications to transmission protocol and format were not communicated appropriately. The format was fairly complex to decipher.

12. Advance Interdepartmental Reporting Initiative: Transport Canada - Road Safety Issues • Forms for vehicle imports are paper based and usually completed at the border with the aid of the BSO. • Forms are faxed post release and can be difficult to read. • It is costly to retrieve and export vehicles that should not have been admitted to the country. Solutions • Provide the trader with the ability to supply the required information electronically in advance of arrival at the border. • With advance information, Transport Canada will be proactive.

13. Advance Interdepartmental Reporting Initiative: Transport Canada - Economic Analysis Issues • Received information is out out of date and inadequate. • Received information can be misleading when goods are released inland. Solutions • Streamline interaction between CBSA and Transport Canada. • Put information in context with the process, and accurate and timely information will be provided.

14. Advanced Interdepartmental Reporting Initiative: Comprehensive Strategy Current OGD Single Window Programs Legislation / MOU SPP International Obligations WCO Version 3 OGD Requirements Health and Safety vs. Trade Facilitation CBSA Flexible and Responsive Systems ITDS / ACE ACI Release and TITAN CSA / FAST ACI Air, ACI Marine, ACI Rail, ACI Highway

15. Advance Interdepartmental Reporting Initiative: Next Steps • Complete the Needs Assessment process. • Complete the Legislative/Regulatory Scan. • Develop the detailed project plan. • Identify information security requirements. • Complete analysis and design. • Increase Industry consultations

16. Contacts For further information, please contact: Arianne Reza Director, Commercial Projects Division 613-948-1846 Arianne.Reza@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca Eric Sunstrum Manager, Advance Interdepartmental Reporting Initiative 613-957-8634 Eric.Sunstrum@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca