Feature stories

The Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America (SPP) provides tangible benefits to Canadians as well as to the businesses that operate here and buy and sell goods internationally. From increasing safety by reducing cross-border crime to protecting jobs by helping our industries remain globally competitive, the SPP is making a real difference to individual Canadians and their communities. The following feature stories provide a window on how the many initiatives under the SPP are contributing to the safety, prosperity and quality of life of Canadians.

• North American Leaders' Summit
  On August 20 and 21, 2007, Prime Minister Stephen Harper hosted the leaders of Mexico and the United States at the North American Leaders' Summit in Montebello, Quebec.
• Levelling the playing field for dangerous goods trucks
  A modification negotiated under the Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America will soon ease the transportation of dangerous goods between Canada and the United States.
• Cross Often? Make it Simple
  A growing number of trusted travellers from Canada and the United States are taking advantage of an expanding program to streamline their border crossings.
• Science for Security
  Canada and its partners are collaborating on developing tools, equipment and technologies that meet the needs of civilian peace officers as well as the military.
• Making Smarter, More Secure Borders
  A new initiative called eManifest ensures that goods travel across the border securely and efficiently.
• Helping Manufacturers Measure Up
  Scientists make sure that measurements in industry are up to scratch - and that North America keeps its competitive advantage.
• Getting the Straight Goods
  Authorities in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico take aim at a practice that poses a drain on the economy and risks to consumers.