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

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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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.

12. Director - Highway, Border and Motor Carrier Policy
Questions?
Ted Mackay
Director - Highway, Border and Motor Carrier Policy
Transport Canada