PODCAST

Canada -- U.S. Border Relations: Possibilities for Cooperation in the Age of Trump?

December 14, 2017

On today's special edition of the 'Global Exchange' Podcast, we look at the Canada-U.S. border, and the opportunities for cooperation on border issues even in the era of Trump. Join Colin in conversation with Christopher Sands & Matt Morrison for an in-depth discussion on the growth of bilateral cooperation between Canada and the U.S. on border issues, the implications of a Trump Presidency on the Canada-U.S. border, as well as the need for more regional governance, and public/private investment, to help streamline Canada-U.S. border crossings.

Participant Biographies:

• Colin Robertson (host): A former Canadian diplomat, Colin Robertson is Vice President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute and a Senior Advisor to Dentons LLP.
• Christopher Sands: a Senior Research Professor and Director of the Center for Canadian Studies at the Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), a graduate division of Johns Hopkins University.
• Matt Morrison: CEO of the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER).

Related Links:

• "The Border/Perimeter Security Agenda in the Age of Trump: A Coping Strategy for Canada" by Brian Bow (CGAI Policy Paper)
• "Double crossing" by John Daly (Report on Business Magazine)
• "Canada set to add airport preclearance for Billy Bishop and Quebec City with U.S. border agreement" by Brian Platt (National Post)
• "CBSA introduces technology to speed up border crossings and improve security - Radio Frequency Identification Technology Now Operational at Select Ports of Entry across Canada" (Canada Newswire)

Book Recommendations:

• Christopher Sands: "The Colony Of Unrequited Dreams" - by Wayne Johnston
• Matt Morrison: "Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead" - by Brené Brown