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The Canada Border Services Agency and Coordinated Border Management Regional Conference of Customs Directors General, April 22-25, 2012 Coordinated Border Management “Better coordinated border management…entails coordination and cooperation among all the relevant authorities and agencies involved in border security and regulatory requirements that apply to passengers, goods and conveyances that are moved across borders.” ~ Customs in the 21st Century 2 Coordinated Border Management Drivers • Increased trade volumes • Increased security threats • Societal demand • Fiscal constraint Success Factors • Political will • Legislative / regulatory environment • Private sector buy-in • Organizational will Benefits • Enhanced risk management • Resource efficiencies • Internal and external policy cohesion • Increased accountability / transparency 3 Building of the Canada Border Services Agency An integrated approach to border management with an emphasis on security and public safety – Development of a new organizational structure Agency Vision Statement An integrated border agency that is recognized for service excellence in ensuring Canada’s security and prosperity – Establishing a common organizational culture – Ongoing modernization efforts 4 Our Engagement Requirements Clarity of Roles Examples Partners Government • Regular and open communication Stakeholders Building Trust International Other government departments and agencies • Importers / Exporters • WCO • Airport / port authorities • APEC • Trade associations • Other border management agencies Joint trade and security programming • Border Commercial Consultative Committee • International standards • Single Window • Capacity Building • Joint force operations • Air Consultative Committee • • WCO SAFE Framework • Trusted Trader 5 Path to Beyond the Border Beyond the Border 2013 CBSA/CBP Framework 2012 Security and Prosperity Partnership 2011 2010 2009 2008 Creation of the US CBP 2005 2006 2007 Creation of the CBSA 2004 2003 2002 Smart Border Accord 2001 6 Beyond the Border Action Plan Focuses on four areas of Canada-U.S. cooperation: Addressing threats early Trade facilitation, economic growth and job creation Integrated cross-border law enforcement Critical infrastructure and cyber security Initiatives include: Emphasis on measures to “push out” border operations to identify high or unknown risks earlier in the process -Harmonization of trusted programs -Infrastructure and technology -Simplification of business reporting requirements -Improving shared approach to identify management -Improving information sharing www.actionplan.gc.ca/border 7 Conclusion • CBM ensures effective response to new and emerging challenges – Fiscal constraints – Increased trade and travel – Societal expectations • Making CBM Work – – – – – Incremental changes Commitment at domestic and international levels Capitalize on multilateral resources Accountability and transparency Monitoring and targeting 8