TRANSPORTATION SECURITYTransportation Border Working Group

Dearborn, MI - June 1, 2005Serge Lavoie, Surface & Multi-modal Security Policy

Security and Emergency Preparedness Directorate

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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

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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

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Transport Canada’s Priorities Safe & Secure

New Security Policies and Programs

Smart RegulationMarket-based

Policy Framework

Infrastructure, Gatewaysand Trade Corridors

Safety and Security

Management Systems

Innovation

Climate Change

Environmental Assessment

Environmental Protection and Remediation

Efficient

Environmentally Responsible

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• 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

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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

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National Security PolicySix key security activities

– Intelligence

– Emergency planning and management

– Public health

– Transportation security

– Border security

– International security

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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

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Government Operations Centre

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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

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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

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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 and Tunnels

– Canadian Transportation Act Review

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Multimodal Transport Security

• Intermodal Cargo Security– CBSA is lead– Customs Inspections, VACIS

• Expand Transportation Security Clearances– Aviation and Marine– Others - TDG/Hazmat?

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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…

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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

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Transportation Security Strategy Approach / Consultations

TRANSPORTATION SECURITY STRATEGY

Industry

FederalDepartments

Academics/Think Tanks

United StatesOther key international

partners

Provinces

TransportCanada

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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

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Thank You! Merci !