Canada and the U.S. share cross-border policy interests including security, and travel and tourism. Following Sept. 11 the challenge of balancing trade and tourism with security along the U.S.-Canada border become more complex. Entry requirements highlighted by the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative have become increasingly important to the cross-border dialogue.

Cascadia Center has long advocated for U.S.-Canadian border improvements and tourism initiatives between Washington and British Columbia, such as the "Two-Nation Vacation." Our Center remains involved with cross-border policy in a variety of capacities, including advocacy of strategic security investments through the International Mobility and Trade Corridors Project (IMTC) and the CAN/AM Border Trade Alliance.

Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative

"Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative: The Basics," U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Canada's Border Security Investment

Canada Unveils Border Security Plan, Beth Duff-Brown, The Washington Post, 1/13/07.

CAN/AM Border Trade Alliance

Canada/U.S. Regional Economies, Canadian-American Border Trade Alliance.