The Shared Vision – Regulatory Cooperation Council and Beyond the Border Action Plans Canada-U.S. Transportation Border Working Group November 8, 2012 Ottawa, Ontario InfoXpress # 32131

Putting the Shared Vision to Work Leaders announced the Shared Vision for Perimeter Security and Economic Competitiveness on February 4, 2011 Created two binational initiatives to realize Shared Vision goals: Regulatory Cooperation Council (RCC)Regulatory Cooperation Council (RCC) Beyond the Border Working GroupBeyond the Border Working Group Two separate, yet complementary, Action Plans were released in December 2011: RCC Joint Action PlanJoint Action Plan on Regulatory Cooperation (“RCC Joint Action Plan”) Beyond the Border Action PlanAction Plan on Perimeter Security and Economic Competitiveness (“Beyond the Border Action Plan”) The two Action Plans are designed to speed up legitimate trade and travel, improve security and economic competitiveness in North America, and align regulatory approaches between the two countries, where appropriate These agreements represent the most significant step in Canada-U.S. cooperation since the signing of NAFTA 2.

The RCC Joint Action Plan: 29 specific initiatives for greater regulatory alignment: agriculture & food, health & consumer products, transport, the environment, cross-cutting issues – nanotechnology and small business lens The RCC Joint Action Plan focuses on regulatory requirements that are not principally targeted at the border (under AAFC, CFIA, TC, HC, EC, TBS, etc.), whereas the Border Action Plan focuses on border-specific measures managed by CBSA, PS, CIC, CFIA, etc. Each initiative represents an opportunity to resolve existing misalignments while setting precedent for future solutions – lasting cooperation mechanisms to ensure ongoing regulatory alignment An opportunity to learn from specific initiatives to develop broader mechanisms that will avoid unnecessary regulatory differences in the future The Initial RCC Joint Action Plan A starting point for change 3.

Looking ahead, we need to enhance regulatory cooperation, over time, in four key functional aspects of regulatory business: Cooperation in regulatory system reliance Reduce and eliminate duplicative requirements by recognizing success of each others’ work Cooperation in regulatory standard-setting Partner on regulatory standards development, conformance (i.e. testing), and implementation/ enforcement tools Cooperation in product reviews and approval Collaborate on aligning submissions, analysis, and approval processes Cooperation in managing 3 rd country import risks Share common requirements and approaches, share monitoring and compliance initiatives, reallocate resources to address 3 rd country risks Emerging Themes and Considerations 4.

Spring 2011RCC requests public/stakeholder inputSpring 2011 Mid-2011Binational working groups established Mid-2011 August 2011Consultations summary report released August 2011 December 2011RCC Joint Action Plan released December 2011 January 2012Formal stakeholder meetings January 2012 Ongoing since Spring 2012Working Group/overarching consultations Ongoing since Spring 2012 May 2012Executive Order promoting int’l regulatoryMay 2012 cooperation issued by President Obama Spring/Summer/Fall 2012Work plans detailing implementation Spring/Summer/Fall 2012 of 29 initiatives completed and released Canada (monthly) / U.S. (quarterly)Internal progress reporting Canada (monthly) / U.S. (quarterly) OngoingRCC presentations/discussions with U.S. &Ongoing Cdn stakeholder assoc’s and manufacturers Further information is available at Status of the RCC’s Work 5.

Beyond the Border Action Plan Overview The Beyond the Border Action Plan: Creates a new, long-term partnership on public safety and cross-border trade Focuses joint Canada-U.S. work in the near term on ambitious but achievable objectives Contains specific initiatives with clear timelines for delivery and performance measures:  Managing threats at the perimeter by developing a common approach and addressing threats as early as possible  Streamlining the land border through investment in infrastructure and the alignment and enhancement of trusted programs  Partnering on efforts to protect citizens through strengthened cross- border law enforcement and enhanced resilience of shared critical and cyber infrastructure 6.

Addressing Threats Early: Statement of Privacy PrinciplesCompleted a joint Statement of Privacy Principles information-sharingWorking group to tackle issues related to information-sharing countering violent extremismShared best practices on countering violent extremism air cargo securityAchieved mutual recognition of air cargo security programs re-screening of checked baggageBegan deploying Explosive Detection Systems equipment at Canadian airports to end re-screening of checked baggage on connecting flights entry-exit pilotBegan an entry-exit pilot a 4 common land borders Beyond the Border Action Plan Achievements to Date –

Trade Facilitation and Economic Growth: Integrated Cargo StrategyLaunched 1 st pilot under Integrated Cargo Strategy – Prince Rupert NEXUS lane Pre- ✓ ™ lanesCreated dedicated NEXUS lane at Canadian airports to expedite screening, and now domestic U.S. Pre- ✓ ™ lanes NEXUS renewalNEXUS enrolmentAnnounced streamlined NEXUS renewal procedures and conducted NEXUS enrolment blitzes Partners in ProtectionWorking to harmonize and integrate Partners in Protection with CTPAT comparison of CSA and ISACompleted a detailed comparison of CSA and ISA Tier IISuccessfully completed Canadian pilot to extend Tier II benefits to processed food sector business traveler consultationsHeld cross-border business traveler consultations Beyond the Border Action Plan Achievements to Date –

Border Management: binationalBorder Infrastructure ProgramWorking to finalize first binational Border Infrastructure Program small and remote portsEstablished joint working group on small and remote ports border wait time technologyInstalling border wait time technology at top 20 crossings binational port committeesEstablished binational port committees (land and air) guide for business resumptionPublished guide for business resumption at the border, following an emergency for use by border communities Beyond the Border Action Plan Achievements to Date –

Cross-Border Law Enforcement and Critical Infrastructure: Regional Resilience Assessment ProgramLaunched a Regional Resilience Assessment Program pilot as part of the Action Plan on Critical Infrastructure ShipriderRegularized “Shiprider” Operation cybersecurityDHS-PS Action Plan on cybersecurity planning and communication guidesJoint planning and communication guides to facilitate maritime commerce recovery Beyond the Border Action Plan Achievements to Date –

Integrated Cargo Security StrategyComplete the Integrated Cargo Security Strategy  Implement pilots in Prince Rupert, Montreal and in the U.S. Border Infrastructure Investment PlanCreate the first binational 5-year Border Infrastructure Investment Plan truck-cargo pre-inspection advanced clearance of fresh meatImplement a truck-cargo pre-inspection pilot and a pilot for the advanced clearance of fresh meat cross-border business travelImplement improved processes for facilitating cross-border business travel low-value thresholdsHarmonize low-value thresholds for expedited customs Beyond the Border Implementation ReportPublish the first annual Beyond the Border Implementation Report Beyond the Border Action Plan Upcoming Deliverables –

Shared Vision: Summary & Next Steps 12. The Beyond the Border Action Plan and the RCC Joint Action Plan are not the final word, but rather the beginning, of ongoing and shared efforts to:  improve the management of the border; and  align our regulations and contribute to North American manufacturing competitiveness Both governments need to ensure that this work fulfills its potential. Officials are looking to stakeholders to speak up, participate, and identify opportunities, challenges, what works, and what improvements we can make

The Shared Vision – Regulatory Cooperation Council and Beyond the Border Action Plans