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December 2005

November 2005

October 2005

• October 20, 2005 - United States - Canada Partnering in the Container Security Initiative
• October 14, 2005 - Governments of Canada and Ontario Strengthen Prosperity by Investing $4 Million in Technology to Keep Border Traffic Moving Safely
• October 5, 2005 - Canada and Ontario narrow possible border crossing options in the Windsor gateway

September 2005

• September 29, 2005 - Final report on the impact of U.S. import compliance programs at the Canada/U.S. land border on the Canadian trucking industry
• September 12, 2005 - RCMP and USCG begin Joint Marine Pilot Project in Detroit/Windsor Region

August 2005

• August 5, 2005 - Canada Moving Forward on Air Passenger Assessment

July 2005

• July 15, 2005 - Deputy Prime Minister McLellan: Speaking notes to the 15th Annual Summit of the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region
• July 15, 2005 - New Measures to Improve Border Security
• July 6, 2005 - Launch of the CANPASS Air Program at the Edmonton International Airport

June 2005

May 2005

• May 27, 2005 - Phase two of infrastructure improvements at the Peace Bridge
• May 27, 2005 - Canada and Ontario improving safety at Windsor-Detroit Gateway

April 2005

• April 15, 2005 - New $2.6-million extension of fast truck lane to ease border congestion

March 2005

• March 18, 2005 - Canada and Ontario reducing congestion at Niagara border
• March 18, 2005 - Canada and Ontario launch public consultations for increasing capacity at Windsor-Detroit Gateway

February 2005

January 2005

• January 21, 2005 - Transport Minister issues statement on the Windsor Border Traffic report

December 2004

• December 20, 2004 - The Government of Canada and Canadian Pacific Railway make joint investment to increase security at North America’s busiest trade gateway
• December 17, 2004 - Smart Border Action Plan Status Report
• December 17, 2004 - Halifax International Airport Gains United States Preclearance
• December 17, 2004 - Mclellan and Ridge to Move Forward with Land Preclearance Pilots
• December 17, 2004 - Joint U.S.-Canada Framework for Land Preclearance Pilots

November 2004

• November 23, 2004 - Video technology to improve traffic flow at Canada's busiest border crossing
• November 22, 2004 - Launch of the CANPASS Air Program at the Montréal Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
• November 4, 2004 - NEXUS Air Pilot project to be implemented at Vancouver International Airport

October 2004

• October 22, 2004 - Completion of a dedicated NEXUS/FAST lane at the Pacific Highway border crossing
• October 22, 2004 - Canada and the U.S. Strengthen Partnerships to Tackle Cross-Border Crime
• October 19, 2004 - Upgrades to improve British Columbia's main trade corridor with the United States
• October 15, 2004 - Biometrics to be used at Canadian airports - launch of two enhanced security projects
• October 14, 2004 - McLellan and Ridge Highlight Progress on the Smart Border Action Plan
• October 12, 2004 - CATSA And TSA Working Together To Improve Airport Security

September 2004

• September 29, 2004 - New Canada-U.S.-Mexico online transportation database launched
• September 21, 2004 - Governments of Canada and Ontario work to make border crossing more efficient
• September 17, 2004 - Transport Canada announces consultation on Marine Security Regulations
• September 14, 2004 - Speaking notes for Transport Minister Jean-C. Lapierre at the 3rd Annual U.S. Maritime Security Expo Conference

August 2004

July 2004

• July 28, 2004 - New state-of-the-art technology to assist officers in examining freight

June 2004

• June 30, 2004 - New marine security requirements come into force July 1, 2004

May 2004

• May 31, 2004 - The Canadian Supply Chain Efficiency Smart Border Study Overview
• May 31, 2004 - The Border Compliance Certification Tool Kit
• May 10, 2004 - Security screening for airport workers completes phase one
• May 10, 2004 - Temporary Resident Visas Now Required for Citizens of Costa Rica
• May 7, 2004 - Canada and Ontario move forward with international truck route
• May 6, 2004 - Joint investments to tackle congestion at border-crossings in Sarnia and Niagara
• May 3, 2004 - Speaking notes for Transport Minister Tony Valeri at the Can-Am Border Trade Alliance

April 2004

• April 27, 2004 - Deputy Prime Minister Anne McLellan: Securing an Open Society: Building a National Security Policy for Canada
• April 20, 2004 - Canada and Ontario launch new project to make Windsor border crossings more efficient
• April 19, 2004 - FAST dedicated lane opens at Champlain, NY

March 2004

• March 25, 2004 - Deputy Prime Minister Anne McLellan: Securing Canada: Laying The Groundwork For Canada’s First National Security Policy
• March 11, 2004 - A new solution for the Windsor-Detroit Gateway endorsed by all three levels of government
• March 1, 2004 - Whirlpool Rapids Bridge now open to NEXUS members only

February 2004

• February 16, 2004 - Canada implements new airport screening program

January 2004

December 2003

• December 1, 2003 - Halifax International Airport launches CANPASS – Air

November 2003

• November 19, 2003 - Integrated Border Enforcement Teams (IBETs)now cover Canada-U.S. border from coast to coast
• November 19, 2003 - Reminder: Permanent Resident Card will be Mandatory for Canada's Permanent Residents Travelling Abroad
• November 18, 2003 - Canada and New Brunswick Invest $95 Million to Improve Border Crossings
• November 13, 2003 - Progress made on Smart Border Action Plan (published in CanadExport)

October 2003

• October 9, 2003 - New Joint Border Facility Opens on 49th Parallel
• October 3, 2003 - Governor Ridge and Deputy Prime Minister Manley Issue One-year Status Report on the Smart Border Action Plan
• October 3, 2003 - Minister Coderre Announces Forum on Document Integrity and Biometrics

September 2003

• September 11, 2003 - Gamma ray technology unveiled at the Port of Saint John
• September 10, 2003 - Intercepted items by CATSA at pre-boarding screening checkpoints
• September 10, 2003 - Canada's borders and airports and sea ports are more secure today than at any other time in our history
• September 10, 2003 - Customs Invests in A Smart and Secure Border

August 2003

July 2003

• July 22, 2003 - Announcement on new reporting timeframes for advance cargo reporting and fact sheet
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• July 21, 2003 - CIC issues backgrounder on the Advanced Passenger Information/Passenger Name Record Program (API/PNR)
• July 17, 2003 - CANPASS - Air launched at Vancouver International Airport
• July 7, 2003 - Citizens and permanent residents of both countries can now begin applying for NEXUS membership for the Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle and Saint-Armand/Philipsburg border crossings

June 2003

• June 27, 2003 - Citizenship and Immigration Canada celebrates the success of Canada's Permanent Resident Card

May 2003

• May 12, 2003 - Transport Minister releases research and development plan and announces funding for project
• May 27, 2003 - Canada and Ontario Announce next Steps at Windsor Gateway
• May 21, 2003 - Canada - Ontario Announce $325 Million for Border Improvements
• May 5, 2003 - "TOPOFF 2" -- Joint Canada-U.S. Combating Terrorism Exercise Begins May 12
• May 5, 2003 - Canada and U.S. announce expansion of FAST and NEXUS programs
• May 2, 2003 - Canada-U.S. Agreement to Improve Preclearance Services at Canadian Airports
• May 1, 2003 - The Government responds to the Safe Third Country Regulations Report of the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration

April 2003

• April 3, 2003 - U.S., Canada agree to exchange customs-related NAFTA data

March 2003

• March 5, 2003 - British Columbia investments to improve highway access to border crossings

February 2003

• February 25, 2003 - Transport Minister releases Vision for future of Canada's transportation system

January 2003

• January 23, 2003 - Canada-US Border: Ambassador Bridge NEXUS lanes open
• January 23, 2003 - Highlights of the NEXUS Program
• January 22, 2003 - Statement by Solicitor General Easter: Marine Security Announcement
• January 21, 2003 - Government of Canada announces up to $172.5 million in new marine security projects
• January 21, 2003 - New gamma ray technology improves marine port security
• January 16, 2003 - Stop Blaming Canada! - Editorial by Ambassador Michael Kergin

December 2002

• December 24, 2002 - RCMP Receives USINS Commissioner's Award for Integrated Border Enforcement Teams
• December 20, 2002 - Canada and Ontario Welcome Windsor Gateway Action Plan Recommendations
• December 19, 2002 - Canadian Air Transport Security Authority Takes Over Pre-Board Screening at All Major Canadian Airports
• December 17, 2002 - Federal Solicitor General Wayne Easter and U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft Meet on Cross-border Cooperation
• December 6, 2002 - Governor Ridge and Deputy Prime Minister Manley issue one-year status report on the Smart Border Action Plan
• December 1, 2002 - Between The Borders - How the RCMP Is Fighting to Keep Canada's Borders Safe from Terrorist Threat

November 2002

• November 26, 2002 - Canada/Ontario Joint Committee Delivers Windsor Gateway Action Plan
• November 19, 2002 - Canada and B.C. announce $30.4 million for border crossing initiatives
• November 6, 2002 - Alberta Site of Latest Canada/US Integrated Border Enforcement Team (IBET)

October 2002

• October 31, 2002 - Government of Canada introduces improved Public Safety Act, 2002
• October 25, 2002 - Safe Third Country Agreement: Proposed Regulations Pre-published

September 2002

• September 27, 2002 - Advance Passenger Information Program
• September 25, 2002 - $300 million Canada-Ontario investment at the Windsor gateway
• September 25, 2002 - $300 Million Canada-Ontario Investment at the Windsor Gateway
• September 23, 2002 - Temporary Resident Visas Now Required for Citizens of Malaysia
• September 15, 2002 - Applying for a Permanent Resident Card (PR Card)
• September 10, 2002 - Minister Coderre Seeks Government Approval of Safe Third Country Agreement
• September 9, 2002 - Joint Statement on Canada-U.S. Border Cooperation and Chrétien-Bush Status Report on the Smart Border Action Plan
• September 5, 2002 - Temporary Resident Visas Now Required for Citizens of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

August 2002

• August 9, 2002 - Parameters for New Border Infrastructure Programs

July 2002

• July 22, 2002 - Speaking Notes for Solicitor General Lawrence Macaulay's address to the Canada-U.S. Cross-border Crime Forum
• July 22, 2002 - Five New Integrated Border Enforcement Teams (IBETs)
• July 8, 2002 - Safe Third Country Agreement
• July 2, 2002 - Governments of Canada and Quebec contribute $75.2 million for highway and border infrastructure improvements along the Quebec-New York trade corridor

June 2002

• June 28, 2002 - Progress Report on The Smart Border Declaration And Action Plan
• June 28, 2002 - New Permanent Resident Card
• June 26, 2002 - U.S.-Canada Mark Opening of Newest Nexus Lanes
• June 17, 2002 - Purchase of $50 Million in Advanced Explosives Detection Systems (EDS) and Related State-of-the-art Electronic Security Equipment for Deployment at Canadian Airports
• June 11, 2002 - Canada's New Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations Finalized

May 2002

• May 16, 2002 - Joint Statement on Progress Made on the Smart Border Action Plan
• May 2, 2002 - The Government of Canada Continues to Improve Border Security

April 2002

• April 27, 2002 - The Whirlpool Bridge CANPASS Lane Reopens

March 2002

• March 27, 2002 - Canada's High Tech Border on Schedule
• March 15, 2002 - CANPASS Private and Corporate Air Programs to Resume at Designated Airports Across Canada
• March 8, 2002 - Joint Statement on Progress Made in the Smart Border Action Plan
• March 8, 2002 - NEXUS Lanes to Open Across Canada
• March 8, 2002 - Enhanced Customs Clearance of In-transit Containers at Canadian Marine Ports

February 2002

• February 28, 2002 - Canada-Akwesasne get tough on cross-border crime
• February 28, 2002 - Federal Solicitor General meets new Canada/US Integrated Border Enforcement Team

January 2002

December 2001

• December 21, 2001 - NEXUS Lanes Re-opened at Blue Water Bridge
• December 12, 2001 - Canada and the United States Sign Smart Border Declaration Action Plan