The Evolving U.S. - Canada Border Security Relationship

The Evolving U.S.‐Canada Border Security Relationship Solomon Wong InterVISTAS CBAA/NBAA Cross Border Issues Conference December 10, 2011

New Opportunities

U.S. Preclearance Started in 1952 in Toronto

Preclearance Expansion to Private Aircraft "This agreement with Bermuda helps us get closer to our critical goal of expanding aviation security to general aviation," Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano in announcement with Bermuda Premier Dr. Ewart Brown April, 2009

Preclearance Expansion to Private Aircraft This business jet facility is unique to Shannon Airport and will provide a significant stimulus towards attracting inward investment from major international companies and job creators to the region and to the country as a whole at a time when it’s needed most.

Irish Minister O’Dea February 2010

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Agreements Allow for Private/Business Aviation Preclearance

Evolving Our Perimeter Security Relationship •

What are the lessons learned from Shannon Preclearance that can inform a future US‐Canada context?

– Strict limitations impact the potential for use by business aviation – Operational issues continue with sterility rules

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What will the “Perimeter Strategy” bring to business aviation?

– Building blocks for future preclearance concepts – New powers and philosophies for processing at the Perimeter?

• Preclearance from Shannon to Canada as well as the US?

– Additional and common risk management

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How will our processes evolve in the mean time?

– High density of business aviation traffic – Pre‐processing benefits away from the border