Remarks by Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge and Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Anne McLellan [January 30, 2004]   [open pdf - 24KB]

In these remarks, Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge and Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Anne McLellan discuss U.S.-Canada border agreements, and progress in creating a safe and secure border for U.S. and Canadian citizens. A cornerstone of this work has been the implementation of the Free and Secure Trade program, or FAST. In addition to FAST, NEXUS, a frequent traveler program, is also operational at most major border crossings. This is followed by a question and answer session.