When it comes to the CBSA and the RCMP, Bill C‑12 highlights the importance of being a partner that knows what's happening on the water and at the border.
Having an understanding of what happens on the border is an element with which the Coast Guard can help. This is an important element. The RCMP and CBSA have a huge role in keeping our border secure.
There's a role that the Coast Guard can play, particularly in the St. Lawrence and Great Lakes, where we have this shared border. It's an eyes and ears role. For example, our lifeboats, if they're on the water, are now able to use sensors to bring that information to our partners to have a better understanding of what's on the water and provide support.
People are usually not aware of the maritime domain. The land domain borders, whether they are ports, land crossings, or those in between, are the areas of focus. The maritime border is also an area.