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North American PartnershipsWorking with the United StatesSmart Border DeclarationIn the wake of the terrorist attacks in the United States on September 11, 2001, Canadian and U.S. government departments and agencies have worked in partnership to improve security and services on the shared border through the Smart Border Declaration. A collaborative 32-point Action Plan for identifying and addressing security risks while expediting the legitimate flow of people and goods across our border was created as a blueprint for the declaration. The four pillars of the Action Plan are:
Canada-U.S. Safe Third Country AgreementThis Agreement was a key deliverable under the Canada-U.S. Smart Border Action Plan. Western Hemisphere Travel InitiativeThe Government of Canada is working collaboratively with the U.S. government to develop document requirements and a strategy for implementing the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI). The initiative will require all travellers to present a passport or other appropriate secure document when entering or re-entering the United States. Coordination and Information SharingIntegrated Border Enforcement Teams Removal of deportees Working with the United States and MexicoSecurity and Prosperity Partnership (SPP) of North AmericaThis trilateral initiative was formalized between Canada, the U.S. and Mexico in June 2005. The SPP provides the framework to ensure that North America is a safe place to do business by increasing security and enhancing the prosperity among the three countries through greater cooperation and information-sharing. |
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