1. TRANSPORTATION SECURITY Transportation Border Working Group Dearborn, MI - June 1, 2005 Serge Lavoie, Surface & Multi-modal Security Policy Security and Emergency Preparedness Directorate

2. 2 Context Air India bombing, 1985 Terrorist attacks, September 11, 2001 Iraq War, March 2003 Madrid bombing, March 11, 2004. National Security Policy (NSP), April 2004 Federal budgets (2001-2005): –$9 billion to improve security –Over $3 billion for transportation security. Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America (March 23, 2005) –Leaders of Canada, USA, Mexico

3. 3 Transport Canada’s Strategic Objectives A safe and secure transportation system that contributes to Canada's social development and security objectives An efficient transportation system that contributes to Canada's economic growth and trade objectives; and An environmentally responsible transportation system that contributes to Canada's sustainable development objectives

4. 4 Transport Canada’s Priorities Safe & Secure New Security Policies and Programs Smart Regulation Market-based Policy Framework Infrastructure, Gateways and Trade Corridors Safety and Security Management Systems Innovation Climate Change Environmental Assessment Environmental Protection and Remediation Efficient Environmentally Responsible

5. 5 Current and foreseeable threat level National Security Policy Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada Parliamentary interest – SCONSAD, OAG Influence of US security agenda –Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America Other international pressures (e.g. G8, APEC, ICAO) Facilitate trade and economic growth –Maintain a balanced approach Transportation security will remain a high priority Key Drivers of the Transport Canada Security Agenda

6. 6 Three core national security interests: –Protecting Canada and Canadians at home and abroad –Ensuring Canada is not a base for threats to our allies –Contribution to international security Securing an Open Society: Canada’s National Security Policy

7. 7 National Security Policy Six key security activities –Intelligence –Emergency planning and management –Public health –Transportation security –Border security –International security

8. 8 Canada’s NSP 2005 Progress Report One year later - Key achievements: Public Health Agency of Canada, first Chief Public Health Officer Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America Government Operations Centre Integrated Threat Assessment Centre High level federal-provincial- territorial forum on emergencies Marine Facility Security Contribution Program Expansion of NEXUS and FAST to 11 and 19 sites Innovative new NEXUS-Air pilot program at Vancouver International Airport Cross-Cultural Roundtable on Security Model for National Security Committee of Parliamentarians

9. 9 Government Operations Centre

10. 10 Aviation Security Increased passenger security (CATSA) –Deployment of Explosives Detection Systems –Restricted Area Identity Card Public Safety Act (2002) –Use of passenger data for security –New/clarified legislative and regulatory authorities –Rationalization of confidential and non-confidential requirements Other –Air Cargo Security –Security Management Systems (SEMS): Take “security is everybody's business” to the next level

11. 11 Marine Security International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code July 1, 2004 6-point marine security plan –Clarifying and strengthening accountability –Establishing Marine Security Operations Centres –Increasing the on-water presence –Investing in secure communications technologies –Pursuing greater cooperation with the United States –Strengthening security at ports and other marine facilities

12. 12 Surface Transportation Security Road –National Road Security Team (NRST) –Use of FastCard for Hazmat Drivers Rail –Thorough review of rail security and the current self-regulatory regime International Bridges –Canadian Transportation Act Review

13. 13 Multimodal Transport Security Intermodal Cargo Security –CBSA is lead –Customs Inspections, VACIS Expand Transportation Security Clearances –Aviation and Marine –Others - TDG/Hazmat?

14. 14 Multimodal Transport Security (Cont.) National Critical Infrastructure Assurance Program (NCIAP) Initiative Responsibilities in key departmental and national plans Development of a National Transportation Security Strategy…

15. 15 Transportation Security Strategy Proactively shape the transportation security agenda Look at the overall transportation system –All modes and critical infrastructure Conduct analysis and research –Adopt a risk management approach Engage a wide range of partners and stakeholders –Inside and outside of government Look at the broader international context –Especially the US agenda

16. 16 Transportation Security Strategy Approach / Consultations

17. 17 Canada’s Road Ahead In partnership with the private sector and our international partners, Transport Canada will develop strategies to enhance transportation security Decisions on a policy framework will be followed by further regulatory and non-regulatory action drawing upon Canadian and international, including US experiences The Transportation Security Program will be developed and implemented based on the underlying principles outlined in the National Security Policy

18. 18 Thank You! Merci !