U.S./Canada Sign ‘Smart Border Declaration’

Canada and the United States on December 12, 2001, signed the ‘Smart Border Declaration’ which outlines a 30-point action plan through which both countries would collaborate in identifying and addressing security risks “while efficiently and effectively addressing the legitimate flow of people and goods across the U.S./Canada border.” A news release discussing the Declaration, as well as a joint statement by the two governments and the action plan are attached.