In several Member States, this assessment is subject to the opinion of a local port security committee, chaired by the port security authority.

These officers act as the contact point for port security related issues and should have sufficient authority and local knowledge to adequately ensure and coordinate the establishment, updating and follow-up of port security assessments and port security plans.

By 2020, British Columbia's port system will have: an international reputation for a secure, world-class port system with exemplary service performance from dockside to customer; state of the art port terminals that use an appropriate mix of technology and people; the needs of industry and local communities in balance while preserving the environment and ensuring safety and security; one consistent region-wide approach to infrastructure planning and development with integration across the entire supply chain, avoiding duplication and overlap; a common policy approach across all levels of government that treats the port system as a st ...[+++]rategic asset and economic generator, stimulating investment; and finally, a growing, productive and prosperous workforce.

I think that is the future of public safety and security, where the provinces, Quebec and Ontario, represented in those IBETs teams, local police, customs, FBI, whoever is relevant to helping solve the public safety or security challenge, work together, obviously within their legal mandates.

1 to establish an international framework involving cooperation between Contracting Governments, Government agencies, local administrations and the shipping and port industries to detect security threats and take preventive measures against security incidents affecting ships or port facilities used in international trade; .

A prime function of government is to ensure our safety and security in our local community, our national community and our international community.