Beyond the Border: Continuing the Partnership between the U.S. and Canada

The Office of the Press Secretary released a vision statement in 2011 that asserted present and future cooperation between the U.S. and Canada.  Several keys areas included:

  • Addressing threats early
  • Trade facilitation, Economic Growth, & Jobs
  • Integrated Cross-border Law Enforcement
  • Critical infrastructure and Cybersecurity

Two groups are working towards the next phases of the effort.  They include the Beyond the Border Working Group and the Regulatory Cooperation Council.

The full declaration is available here.