Canada-United States Cross-Border Crime Forum
2008 marks the 10th anniversary of the Cross Border Crime Forum (CBCF). The Forum is a joint effort of Public Safety, the Department of Justice Canada and the U.S. Department of Justice. It brings together senior law enforcement and justice officials from participating organizations in Canada and the U.S.
The CBCF addresses transnational crime problems such as smuggling, organized crime, mass marketing fraud, counter-terrorism, and other emerging cross-border issues. It also focuses on resolving obstacles and impediments – primarily with regard to policy, regulations and legislation – faced by law enforcement and justice officials who work on cross-border crime issues.
Initiatives
Created in 1997 with an operational focus, it originally tackled smuggling across the eastern regions of both countries. To keep pace with sophisticated criminal elements that have emerged and new technologies that have been developed, the CBCF has evolved to include other initiatives involving a wide number of jurisdictions from each country. These initiatives include joint targeting and assessments of potential threats, as well as public advisories. As a result, the CBCF has improved cooperation and information sharing between the two countries, which is a priority for both Canada and the U.S. in the global fight against organized crime and terrorism.
The CBCF is also responsible for many of the law enforcement initiatives within the Security and Prosperity Partnership (SPP).
Canadian participants
American participants
Reports and advisories
2008
2006
2004