Ottawa Update

Transcript Ottawa Update - Ted Mackay (TC)

Ted Mackay, Director Highway, Border and Motor Carrier Policy Transport Canada November 8, 2012

1. Overview of Transport Canada 2. Beyond the Border 3. Gateways and Trade Corridors 4. Key Current Files

Transport, Infrastructure, and Communities Portfolio Shared Governance Organizations 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 Minister Minister of State Transport Canada Infrastructure Canada Transportation Crown Corporations Atlantic Pilotage Authority Ridley Terminals Inc.

Administrative Tribunal / Agencies Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada Great Lakes Pilotage Authority Laurentian Pilotage Authority VIA Rail Canada Inc.

Marine Atlantic Inc.

Canadian Transportation Agency Ship Source Oil Pollution Fund Pacific Pilotage Authority Canadian Air Transport Security Authority Blue Water Bridge Canada Federal Bridge Corporation Limited and subsidiaries Canada Post Corporation

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 4

Transport Canada Priorities (2012-13) Efficient Transportation System Clean Transportation System Safe Transportation System Secure Transportation System 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.

Beyond The Border – Transport Canada Role

• December 7, 2011, Action Plan with 32 initiatives • Initiatives in which TC leads or participates: 1. Border Infrastructure Investment Plan 2. Border Wait Time Measurement Technology 3. Preclearance and Pre-Inspection 4. Enhanced Domain Awareness 5. Framework for Swiftly Managing Traffic in Emergencies (Marine) 6. Mutual Recognition of Air Cargo 7. Integrated Cargo Security Strategy 8. Mutual Recognition of Outbound Checked Baggage 9. Increased Harmonized NEXUS Benefits 10. Single Window Initiative 6

Gateways: Aligning Transport and International Trade

North America's closest ports to Asia Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative Ontario-Quebec Continental Gateway and Trade Corridor Atlantic Gateway and Trade Corridor North America's closest ports to Europe, Latin America and ships transiting the Suez Canal

Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative

Private Investment and Innovation 21 st Century Governance

Private sector investments in infrastructure totaling $13.3B by 2014 Innovative partnerships such as Performance Table and Skills Table

Strategic Infrastructure

47 projects worth $3.5B, including $1.4B from Government of Canada

Policy Renewal Security & Border Efficiency

Improvements to efficiency Example: Amalgamation of Lower BC Mainland Port Authorities Ensuring secure and efficient movement of goods and people Example: Container screening at Prince Rupert port 8

Atlantic Gateway and Trade Corridor Strategy

Strategic Infrastructure International Trade Promotion and Marketing

20 projects with federal funding of up to $250M, expected to leverage $600M in total investments 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 9

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

Key Current Files

• Detroit River International Crossing – 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. 11

Questions?

Ted Mackay Director - Highway, Border and Motor Carrier Policy Transport Canada 613-991-5981 [email protected]

Ottawa Update - Ted Mackay (TC)