U.S., Canada Announce Joint Border Infrastructure Investment Plan

The Department of Homeland Security and Canadian officials announced a joint border infrastructure investment plan to reduce border crossing wait times and improve security.

The plan is designed to establish a mutual understanding of ongoing and potential projects and coordinate physical upgrades on both sides of the border, DHS said in a statement.

Canadian Minister of Transport Denis Lebel said his government is committed to investing at key crossings to “reduce border delays, speed up trade across our shared border.”

“Our government is investing in border crossings, ports and gateways to reduce wait times, increase trade and create jobs,” Lebel said.