Ensure border security and facilitate the movement of people, goods and services.

What success looks like

The Canada-United States border is secure and facilitates the safe and efficient movement of people, goods and services.

Government's narrative on progress

In February 2017, Canada and the United States confirmed their commitment to working together on border security and efficiency. This joint effort includes preclearance and integrated cross-border law enforcement operations, full implementation of the Entry/Exit initiative, increased regulatory cooperation, and the expeditious construction of the Gordie Howe International Bridge. In addition, both countries committed to establishing preclearance operations for cargo, accelerating the completion of preclearance for additional cities, and continuing to expand this program under the Land, Rail, Marine and Air Preclearance Agreement, once it is ratified. In December 2016, the United States preclearance legislation became law, a step forward for the new agreement with Canada. Canada's preclearance implementing legislation received Royal Assent in December 2017 and the Entry/Exit implementing legislation received Royal Assent in December 2018. These two pieces of legislation are crucial to ensure security and facilitate movement at the border. Construction of the Gordie Howe International Bridge is ongoing and it is expected to open by the end of 2024. This critical border connection will speed the flow of secure and legitimate trade between the two countries. Budget 2019 announced $332 million over five years to the Canada Border Services Agency to support effective border management and enforcement, and to modernize border operations. This funding will facilitate the safe and timely flow of people, goods and services at the border.

Note: this is the government's own description, not an independent assessment.