Smart Border Declaration Explained

The Smart Border Declaration was a binational deal signed on December 12, 2001, between the United States and Canada. The aim of the plan was to continually improve border security, information sharing, infrastructure protection, and law enforcement co-operation between the two nations.^[1]

The Smart Border Declaration included a four-part Action Plan.^[2] Within a year, the Smart Border Declaration was expanded into a 30-point Action Plan.^[3]

See also

• NEXUS program

Notes and References

1. Web site: U.S., Canada sign 'smart border' declaration . . . 25 April 2019 . OTTAWA, Ontario . December 13, 2001.
2. http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/anti-terrorism/declaration-en.asp Server message page - Bilingual (eng-fra) - GC Web Usability theme - Web Experience Toolkit (WET) / Page de message du serveur - Bilingue (eng-fra) - Thème de la facilité d'emploi Web GC - Exemples pratiques - Boîte à outils de l'expérience Web (BOEW)
3. https://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/news/releases/2002/12/20021206-1.html U.S. - Canada Smart Border/30 Point Action Plan Update