Being from a border area, you realize that the relationship between CBSA and the RCMP has been long-standing; it actually precedes the creation of CBSA by a long time. That relationship is probably better now than it's ever been. As my colleague here mentioned, we are both involved in coordination of the tobacco diversion workshops that are taking place. This is the type of integration we're doing from a training and an operational perspective, keeping in mind the distinct and complementary mandates that both agencies have.
CBSA is part of the integrated border enforcement team, which I'm sure you're very familiar with. There are a number of integrated initiatives within the RCMP. You will find that CBSA and the RCMP are working hand in hand. In terms of tobacco, pilot projects that involve both agencies have been implemented in the high-risk area of Cornwall. CBSA participated in the development of the strategy, as part of the body that was consulted. There's also cross-training on the U.S. side.
So I think the relationship, both domestic and international, has been enhanced quite a bit. If you look at the strategy that was tabled again today, you will find that we are recommending this partnership be enhanced even more.