Beyond the Border: A Shared Vision for Perimeter Security and Economic Competitiveness
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Introduction
On February 4, 2011, President Obama and Prime Minister Harper announced the United States-Canada joint declaration, Beyond the Border: A Shared Vision for Perimeter Security and Economic Competitiveness. Beyond the Border articulates a shared approach to security in which both countries work together to address threats within, at, and away from our borders, while expediting lawful trade and travel.
Beyond the Border Action Plan
The Governments of the United States and Canada have worked to identify specific action items to advance the goals of Beyond the Border. These initiatives are described in the Beyond the Border Action Plan, which was released on December 7, 2011 by President Obama and Prime Minister Harper.
Read the Beyond the Border Action Plan.
Provide Input on the Action Plan
Your input on innovative approaches to security and economic competitiveness will help guide the implementation of the Beyond the Border Action Plan and ensure its success.
Fact Sheets
Learn more about specific areas of the Beyond the Border Action Plan:
- Fact Sheet: BTB United States – Canada Law Enforcement Cooperation
- Fact Sheet: BTB Facilitating Travel at the United States - Canada Border
- Fact Sheet: BTB Key Questions and Answers
- Fact Sheet: BTB Pre-Inspection and Pre-Clearance
- Fact Sheet: BTB Statement of Privacy Principles
- Fact Sheet: BTB United States - Canada Economic Relationships
This page was last reviewed / modified on December 8, 2011.