Transcript A New CBSA Movement of People Vision for 2017 Transportation Border

A New CBSA Movement of
People Vision
for 2017
Transportation Border
Working Group Plenary
Meeting
May 2007
People Processing Initiatives Movement of
People Vision: A Snapshot
 This presentation will address two Key drivers for change
include:
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Dual mandate to provide integrated border services that support
national security priorities and facilitate the free flow of persons and
goods
Pressure for harmonization of processes, data requirements and
standards
Internal and external environments that are constantly evolving
 A forward-thinking consultation and planning exercise,
involving:
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internal staff
external clients
partners, stakeholders and international counterparts
 Goal is to paint the picture of our collective operating
environment 10 years from now
 ……….Our blueprint for the future
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Background
 Customs Action Plan (CAP) 2000-2004 laid out a
strategy to:
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Promote voluntary compliance
Use risk-based processing supported by technology
Streamline processes for low risk
Intensify processes for higher and unknown risk
 CAP involved extensive client consultation and was
extremely well-received when introduced
 Approx. halfway through implementation of CAP, 9/11
redirected our efforts and investments primarily on
security initiatives at the border
 Creation of the Canada Border Services Agency in
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December 2003
Background
Since then, developed a series of
successful however, individual initiatives to
respond to the new environment
Need to adapt to this new environment and
develop an overall strategy that
encompasses all aspects of the people
programs within a broader vision and one
that will address future needs of CBSA and
its clients
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External Environmental Issues
 Advance Passenger Information/E Passports
– Harmonized electronic reporting and risk assessment processes are
identified in the Security and Prosperity Partnership initiative as
necessary to protect the security, safety and economic prosperity of
Canadians
 Harmonized Trusted Traveller Programs
– Increasingly, countries are turning to trusted traveller programs as an
effective means of facilitating pre-approved travellers across the border.
Officials from Canada, the U.S. and Mexico have agreed to set up a
single, integrated North American Trusted Traveller Program by 2008
 Security domination of agenda
– Stakeholders are feeling the financial burden of costs associated with
meeting security related requirements and are looking for new ways to
deliver services more efficiently, including alternate service delivery
models, in order to stay competitive in the global economy
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External Environmental Issues
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 WHTI
– The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative requires Canadians to carry
a valid passport or other secure document when travelling to the US
 Other
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Security and Prosperity Partnership (SPP)
Shared Border Accord (SBA) and the Smart Border Declaration (SBD)
Canada’s Blue Sky Policy
Pacific Gateway Strategy
Ports of Entry (POE) vision
Perimeter Security Strategy
 These issues all impact on process efficiencies, costs
and competitiveness
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Internal Environmental Issues
 Competing priorities
– CBSA continues to define its new role as part of the security
portfolio (e.g. arming) while at the same time is responsible
for delivering on its facilitation mandate (movement of
legitimate people and goods, and trade programs)
 Need for more accurate information for security
risking/targeting increases importance of advance
passenger data
 A more complex compliance continuum
– Health, safety & security concerns driving a more
comprehensive compliance mandate that, in order to respond
to, requires more resources and strengthened integration
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Overview of Traveller Processing
PRIOR TO
ARRIVAL OF
TRAVELLER
AT THE
BORDER
•Migration Integrity
Officer's (MIO)
•API/PNR
•Trusted Traveller
Programs: NEXUS,
CANPASS, FAST,
US Direct
PRIMARY
EXAMINATION
•Border Services
Officer conducts
initial evaluation of
travellers,
determines
admissibility status
•NEXUS and
CANPASS kiosks
also perform this
function.
ADMISSION
traveller meets all
statutory
requirements and
is admitted to
Canada
SECONDARY
EXAMINATION
• Examination for
Agriculture,
Immigration,
Customs or other
legislation
NO
Enforcement
Action
Required
YES
• Payment of
duties/taxes
ENFORCEMENT
ACTIVITY
• Enforcement
activity
• Inadmissibility
Report
• Allowed to Leave
• Removal
• Seizure
• Forced Payment
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Arrest and
Detention
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Movement of People Process
The Movement of People process is a
complex one
• in order to facilitate the flow of legitimate
travellers, people must be processed
quickly and efficiently
• the process also needs to protect the
health, safety and security of Canadians by
identifying and interdicting individuals who
pose a threat
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Movement of People Process (continued)
 Contributing to this complexity is that people
arrive in several modes:
 Air, highway (car, truck, bus, ferry), marine (cruise ship), and rail;
 A variety of modes means a variety of clients and
stakeholders and a myriad of needs and
expectations. Clients and stakeholders include:
 Carriers
 Airports
 Associations (e.g. Canadian Airport Council, Air Transport
Association of Canada (ATAC), Risk Assessment Committee (RAC)
 Other Government Departments (OGDs) e.g. Department of Foreign
Affairs and International Trade, Transport Canada Canadian Food
Inspection Agency, etc.
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Movement of People Process (continued)
Stakeholders expect fast and efficient service
and a level playing field
Service providers want to operate in a
seamless, timely environment that will enable
them to provide real time service
Growing expectation of single-window
interface for OGD requirements at the border
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Is now the time?
 9/11 served as a catalyst to pull the international
community together and collaboration remains to
be vital as demonstrated in the:
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Shared Border Accord Coordinating Committee
SPP
Sharing of Practices/Information
Trusted Traveller Programs
Harmonized Processes
 Internally, key foundation pieces have been started.
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Building Block I
Reviewing the past
Currently undertaking a series of
reviews to assess the effectiveness and
relevance of current (pre-9/11)
programs and policies.
 Travellers Program Review
 Primary Inspection Line (PIL)/Secondary
Study
 Regional fact-finding sessions
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Building Block II
Validate the present
Conducted an internal consultation
exercise that confirms that CBSA is on
the right track, and is in fact, wellpositioned in the short to medium terms
through initiatives such as:
 Advanced Passenger Information/Passenger
Name Record
 Harmonized Trusted Traveller Programs
 Electronic Primary Inspection Line (EPIL)
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Building Block III
Define the future
 As a result, it is timely to begin a strategic
consultation exercise with clients and
stakeholders to serve as the catalyst for
change and direct CBSA in prioritizing its
future efforts towards:
 Modernizing the movement of people program,
 Leveraging technology to its fullest capacity, and
 Directing future investment decisions
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Output: Define the future
Create a Movement of People Vision for
2017, i.e.,:
 Define how people processes will function
 Identify new strategic directions
 Determine roles and requirements for the
community
 Respond to North American and international
expectations and requirements
 Identify infrastructure implications
 Meet funding and other resource challenges
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Next Steps
 Development of a consultation/action plan
 Begin extensive consultations with key
stakeholders:
 Internal: employees at all levels, in all geographic
locations
 External partners: clients, industry associations and
consultative committees
 OGDs
 International counterparts such as the US Customs
and Border Protection
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Communications
 Face-to-face meetings/initial fact finding
sessions in all regions
 NHQ fact finding sessions
 Develop a series of tools to support the
consultation process
 Initiate external consultation process
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Timelines
1. Vision/Communication Plan
2. Launch
1. Internal Fact Finding Sessions
2. Consultation Document
3. Detailed Consultation Plan
1. External Consultation
2. Draft Consultation Report
1. High level Architecture
2. Final Consultation Report
3. Draft Implementation
Spring
and Summer 2007
Fall 2007
Winter
and Spring 2008
Spring
and Summer 2008
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Contact Information
• For more information please contact:
Tom Lockett
Project Manager
Movement of People Framework
Canada Border Services Agency
E-mail [email protected]
Tel 613-837-2192
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