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Home   Programs Law enforcement Organized crime Canada-United States Cross-Border Crime Forum
The annual Cross Border Crime Forum (CBCF) is a joint effort of PSEPC, the Department of Justice Canada and the U.S. Department of Justice. It brings together over 150 senior law enforcement and justice officials from participating organizations in Canada and the U.S. The CBCF addresses transnational crime problems such as smuggling, organized crime, mass marketing, cyber-crime, terrorism and other emerging cross-border issues. It also focuses on resolving obstacles and impediments -- primarily with regard to policy, regulations and legislation -- faced by law enforcement and justice officials who work on cross-border crime issues. InitiativesCreated in 1997 with an operational focus, it originally tackled smuggling across the eastern regions of both countries. The CBCF quickly evolved to include other initiatives involving a wide number of jurisdictions from each country. These initiatives include joint targeting and assessments of potential threats, as well as public advisories. As a result, the CBCF has improved cooperation and information sharing between the two countries, which is a priority for both Canada and the U.S. in the global fight against organized crime and terrorism. The CBCF is also responsible for many of the law enforcement initiatives within the Security and Prosperity Partnership (SPP). Canadian participantsAmerican participants Reports and advisories
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