7 May 2013: Save-the-Date: RCC Stakeholder Dialogue Session June 20, 2013
On June 20th in Washington, the U.S.-Canada Regulatory Cooperation Council (RCC) will host a broad stakeholder session to review progress on the implementation of the Joint Action Plan. (Read More!)
15 March 2013: Demystifying U.S.-Canada Regulatory Cooperation
On the Embassy Blog, Embassy Minister Counselor for Economic Affairs Sue Saarnio writes about how U.S.-Canada regulatory cooperation has progressed under the Regulatory Cooperation Council. (Read More!)
14 February 2013: Canada Strengthens Vehicle Safety Standards
As part of its commitments under the U.S.-Canada Regulatory Cooperation Council, Canada strengthened its motor vehicle safety regulations. (Read More!)
1 February 2013: U.S. and Canada Sign Memorandum of Cooperation on Safe Transportation of Dangerous Goods
The U.S. Department of Transportation and Transport Canada have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on the safe transportation of dangerous goods. (3.8MB PDF)
1 February 2013: RCC Meetings and Outcomes
The Regulatory Cooperation Council has released a list of meetings and events that have occurred since the Council was established in February 2011. (322KB PDF)
31 January 2013: U.S. Chamber of Commerce to Host Beyond the Border & Regulatory Cooperation Council Event
On Monday, February 4th, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce will bring together U.S. and Canadian officials to provide details of progress and upcoming plans for the Beyond the Border and Regulatory Cooperation Council at an event in Washington, D.C. (Read More)
19 December 2012: Embassy Newsletter: Release of the BTB and RCC Reports to Leaders
Ambassador David Jacobson: “I could not be more pleased about our progress, and commend the many American and Canadian experts whose hard work has moved us so far along the road.” (Read More!)
14 December 2012: United States and Canada Announce Progress in Regulatory Cooperation
On the White House Blog, RCC Co-Chair Boris Bershteyn discusses the significant regulatory progress that has been made over the last year. (Read More!)
14 December 2012: United States, Canada Release Reports on Beyond the Border and Regulatory Cooperation Council
On the first anniversary of the Beyond the Border and Regulatory Cooperation Council initiatives, the United States and Canada released reports today updating their progress. (Read More!)
12 December 2012: FDA and Health Canada Announce First Simultaneous Review and Approval of Veterinary Drug Product
First simultaneous review and approval marks first public milestone in aligning veterinary drug product approval process. (Read More!) (FDA Blog: U.S. and Canada Working Together To Provide Access to Needed Veterinary Drugs) (Federal News Radio: Interview with Dr. Murray Lumpkin, Senior adviser and representative for Global Issues, Food and Drug Administration)
11 December 2012: Wilson Center Canada Institute To Host “A Safe and Smart Border”
As the Beyond The Border and Regulatory Cooperation Council agreements mark their first anniversaries, the Wilson Center’s Canada Institute will be hosting “A Safe and Smart Border”, an exploration of the recent attempts to make the Canada-U.S. border safer and more efficient. (Read More)
10 December 2012: RCC Holds Nanotechnology Stakeholder Webinar
The U.S.-Canada Regulatory Cooperation Council (RCC) recently held a webinar to discuss its Nanotechnology Work Plan. (Read More!)
10 December 2012: CPSC and Health Canada Reaffirm Commitment to Collaborate on Highest Toy Safety Requirements
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada (HC) have reaffirmed their commitment to the strongest possible toy safety requirements. (Read More!)
5 December 2012: US-Canada Motor Vehicle Working Group to Hold Public Meeting
On January 15, 2013, the US-Canada Motor Vehicle Working Group will be holding a Public Meeting in Detroit as part of its work under the Regulatory Cooperation Council. (Read More!)
27 November 2012: NHTSA Ruling on Importing Canadian-Certified Vehicles into United States
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has ruled that certain vehicles that do not comply with all applicable Amerian motor vehicle safety standards, but that are certified to comply with all applicable Canadian safety standards are eligible for importation into the United States. (Read More: 203KB PDF)
23 October 2012: Briefings on U.S-Canada Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Inspection Pilot Project
The Ottawa briefing on the Regulatory Oversight Regime on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway work plan will be at the Canadian Marine Advisory Council November 6-8. The Cleveland briefing will be at the Great Lakes Waterways Conference February 12-13.
23 October 2012: Life Saving Appliance Work Plan Discussion
Discussion of the Life Saving Appliance Work Plan will be held at the U.S. National Boating Safety Advisory Council meeting on November 9-11 in Watsonville California.
12 October 2012: EPA, Canadian Pest Management Regulatory Agency to Hold Stakeholder Meeting on Pesticides
The Environmental Protection Agency and Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency will be holding a stakeholder meeting October 24, 2012, on the United States-Canada Regulatory Cooperation Council (RCC) Initiatives on Pesticides. (Read More!)
10 October 2012: EPA Announces RCC Nanotechnology Webinar and Requests Nominations for Case Studies
The Environmental Protection Agency announced yesterday that it will be holding a webinar on November 28, 2012, to discuss the Nanotechnology Work Plan released under the U.S.-Canada Regulatory Cooperation Council (RCC). (Read More!)
7 September 2012: United States Coast Guard, Transport Canada to Jointly Inspect Vessels in St. Lawrence Seaway
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) and Transport Canada (TC) are conducting a pilot project for joint Port State Control inspections on a limited number of non-Canadian and non-US flagged vessels entering the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway. (Read More!)
3 August 2012: APHIS Requests Comments on Regulatory Strategy
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has published a notice that, as part of the Regulatory Cooperation Council, it is currently welcoming comments relating to Chrysanthemum White Rust Regulatory Status and Restrictions. (Read More!)
30 July 2012: Regulatory Cooperation in Action
“Today we are pleased to announce an important step forward for a joint effort launched by President Obama and Prime Minister Harper to cut unnecessary red tape for companies small and large that want to do business cross our shared border.” (Read More!)
26 July 2012: The Regulatory Cooperation Council Action Plan at Six Months
The Wilson Center today played host to a discussion on the Regulatory Cooperation Council Action Plan, looking at how things are progressing at the Plan’s six month anniversary, providing updates on the initiatives’ progress towards meeting the two year objective, and also answering stakeholder questions. (Read More!)
1 May 2012: White House Blog: Reducing Red Tape: Regulatory Reform Goes International
“Today, President Obama has built on Executive Order 13563 by signing a historic Executive Order on Promoting International Regulatory Cooperation. The new Executive Order will promote American exports, economic growth, and job creation by helping to eliminate unnecessary regulatory differences between the United States and other countries and by making sure that we do not create new ones.” (Read More!)
1 May 2012: Executive Order 13609: Promoting International Regulatory Cooperation
President Obama today signed Executive Order 13609, which will help promote international regulatory cooperation. (Read More!)
11 April 2012: U.S.-Canada Regulatory Cooperation Council Releases Preliminary Work Plans
As part of its mandate under the Joint Action Plan, the U.S.-Canada Regulatory Cooperation Council (RCC) recently began publishing final work plans on its website. (Read More!)
12 February 2012: Canada Moves To Harmonize Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
In support of the RCC workplan on Existing Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, Canada has published proposed harmonized tire regulations and proposed frontal impact occupant regulations in the Canada Gazette. (Read More!)
2 February 2012: RCC, BTB Host First Stakeholder Session
Washington recently played host to the first ever stakeholder session for the Beyond the Border Action Plan and the Regulatory Cooperation Council (RCC). (Read More!)
17 January 2012: First Beyond the Border and Regulatory Cooperation Council Stakeholder Sessions
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce will host the first stakeholder session for the Regulatory Cooperation Council and Beyond the Border on 30 January 2012 in Washington. (Read More!)
20 December 2011: Ambassador’s Blog: Regulatory Cooperation Council
“While we believe they are excellent roadmaps to lead us to where the Prime Minister and the President want us to go — more trade, thinner borders and a more secure North America — we will only achieve those goals if we get to work and execute.” (Read More!)
12 December 2011: Canadian and U.S. Agencies Partner to Modernize Food Safety
“Our modernization efforts will not necessarily be identical, but I know that close cooperation between U.S. and Canadian regulators…will allow us to move forward together to protect public health and continue as strong trade partners.” (Read More!)
8 December 2011: Border Crossings, Trade Between U.S. and Canada Will Get Easier
Yesterday, President Obama and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced concrete steps to ease travel and trade between the United States and Canada, while also enhancing their mutual security. (Read More!)
7 December 2011: Statements by President Obama and Prime Minister Harper
President Obama: “Our focus today, however, is on our highest priority, and my top priority as President, and that’s creating jobs faster and growing the economy faster.” (Read More!) (Video)