OTTAWA UPDATE Ted Mackay, Director Highway, Border and Motor Carrier Policy Transport Canada November 8, 2012

Table Of Contents Overview of Transport Canada Beyond the Border Gateways and Trade Corridors Key Current Files

Transport, Infrastructure, and Communities Portfolio Canada Post Corporation Minister Minister of State Transport Canada Canada Port Authorities (17) Local/Canadian Airport Authorities (21) Buffalo and Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority NAV Canada Oshawa Harbour Commission Saint John Harbour Bridge Authority St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation Shared Governance Organizations Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada Administrative Tribunal / Agencies Ship Source Oil Pollution Fund Infrastructure Canada 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

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 Safe Secure

Beyond The Border – Transport Canada Role December 7, 2011, Action Plan with 32 initiatives Initiatives in which TC leads or participates: Border Infrastructure Investment Plan Border Wait Time Measurement Technology Preclearance and Pre-Inspection Enhanced Domain Awareness Framework for Swiftly Managing Traffic in Emergencies (Marine) Mutual Recognition of Air Cargo Integrated Cargo Security Strategy Mutual Recognition of Outbound Checked Baggage Increased Harmonized NEXUS Benefits Single Window Initiative

Gateways: Aligning Transport and International Trade Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative Ontario-Quebec Continental Gateway and Trade 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 7

Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative Private Investment and Innovation Private sector investments in infrastructure totaling $13.3B by 2014 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 Security & Border Efficiency Ensuring secure and efficient movement of goods and people Example: Container screening at Prince Rupert port Strategic Infrastructure 47 projects worth $3.5B, including $1.4B from Government of Canada

Atlantic Gateway and Trade Corridor Strategy Strategic Infrastructure 20 projects with federal funding of up to $250M, expected to leverage $600M in total investments 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 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: Position the Great Lakes - St. Lawrence Maritime Corridor for the future Optimize Metropolitan International Goods Movement in Greater Montreal and Greater Toronto Explore options on integration of all modes in the supply chain

Key Current Files Detroit River International Crossing Ballast Water 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.

Director - Highway, Border and Motor Carrier Policy Questions? Ted Mackay Director - Highway, Border and Motor Carrier Policy Transport Canada 613-991-5981 ted.mackay@tc.gc.ca