1 TBWG - The Ottawa Update Canada Border Services Agency Niagara Falls, Ontario November 2011 Jay LaFrance, Canada-US Relations

2 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

3 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, and Infrastructure Coordination/Cooperation

4 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

5 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, 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.

6 Balancing Additional Priorities continued CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) Initiative Postal Modernization Refugee Reform Operational pressures

7 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.

8 Questions? Please contact: Jay LaFrance Canada – US Relations Division CBSA