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 !