The RCMP as the lead department or as a partner, is engaged in an array of multi-jurisdictional and interdepartmental horizontal initiatives which serve to leverage RCMP capacity through partnerships, shared objectives, and common goals to maximize results for Canadians.
| Name of Program |
Integrated Border Enforcement Teams (IBETs) |
| Lead Department |
Royal Canadian Mounted Police |
| Total Allocation |
$125 M over 5 years |
| Start Date |
April 1, 2002 |
| End Date |
March 31, 2007 |
| Description |
The mandate of Integrated Border Enforcement Teams (IBETs) is to enhance border integrity between Canada and the United States by identifying, investigating, and interdicting persons and organizations that pose a threat to national security or are engaged in other organized criminal activity. |
| Shared Outcome(s) |
There will be enhanced border security coverage and improved international relationships along the shared border, as a result of focusing on improving information-sharing between Canadian and US law enforcement agencies and conducting intelligence-led investigations. Border-related investigations, based on intelligence from all IBET partners, will be more
effective, rather than random enforcement activity. Law enforcement interoperability will improve with the development of a technically successful communications system linking multi-agencies that will facilitate joint operations, while addressing health & safety concerns for law enforcement officers along the 49th parallel. |
| Governance Structure(s) |
The International Joint Management Team (IJMT), composed of senior officials from the five core agencies: RCMP, CBSA, Department of Homeland Security (US Customs Border Protection/Border Patrol, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, US Coast Guard) which provides program oversight and direction; regional Joint Management Teams (JMT) for each of the 15 IBET
regions that provide joint decision making and direction to the IBET program at a local level; the National Coordination Team (NCT) which is comprised of representatives of the five core partners at the Headquarters level, which provides policy direction for the participating agencies and the program as well as facilitating the objectives of the Smart Border Accord and the IBET
mandate. |
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Federal Partners Involved in each program
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1. RCMP
2. CBSA
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| Total Federal Funding Allocation (start to end date): |
$125 M over 5 years |
| Planned Spending for 2006-2007 |
$25 M |
| Actual Spending in 2006-2007 |
$23,868,339
* please note that, as in past years, $4,367,122 was allocated to INSET at the start of fiscal year |
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Planned
Results for
2006-2007:
RCMP
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1.Enhance security along the US/Canada border. 2. Enhance public awareness on border security and cross border crime issues. 3. Achieve cross border, secured radio communications. 4. Improve relationships and communications with other national enforcement agencies beyond the core IBET partners. |
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Planned Results for 2006-2007:
CBSA
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To preserve the integrity of Canada's borders. 2. To protect the health, safety, and security of Canadians from the movement of illegal or dangerous goods and people, and support the Government of Canada with emergency response capabilities as required. .3. To effectively collect, analyze, and distribute intelligence regarding threats to national security; screening, targeting,
interdiction, and deterrence of inadmissible people and goods. 4. To facilitate the removal and detention of persons who have no legal right to remain in Canada, especially those who pose a threat to Canadian society.
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Results Achieved in 2006-2007:
RCMP
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- A 2006 evaluation of the IBET initiative conducted by the Government Consulting Services of Public Works and Government Services Canada concluded that the initiative has contributed to the prevention, detection, investigation and countering of cross-border criminality and threats to border integrity; has facilitated the timely gathering and sharing of information and
intelligence; and has been able to leverage the resources of the various partner organizations (i.e. human resources, equipment, facilities, vehicles, furniture, utilities and supplies, and access to skilled resources.)
- In pursuing its border integrity mandate, RCMP IBET personnel participated in community outreach activities including the IBET Border Awareness initiative, the IBET Inn Touch initiative and the Coastal / Airport Watch Program, to raise awareness about border security and encourage citizens to report suspicious activity.- field tested “state-of-the-art” radio
communication technology that will facilitate radio interoperability between Canadian and US law enforcement working on joint operations
.- Participation in various crime forums around the world as a means of sharing our experience and supporting other foreign governments in fighting the global face of organized crime.
- Sharing the integrated approach to operationalizing intelligence is a key area the RCMP has presented to other law enforcement agencies from around the world. This has been enthusiastically embraced by many as a best practice in the fight against organized crime.
- Facilitation of cooperation and link between all programs responsible for protecting Canadian borders, and those overseeing NS criminal investigations. IBETs explore and report on the nature and extent of links between terrorist activities and other forms of cross-border criminal activity, including organized crime.
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Results Achieved by Non-federal Partners:
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The IBET core partners include US Customs Border Protection/Border Patrol, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, US Coast Guard The IBET program contributes significantly to their objective to enhance border integrity between Canada and the United States by identifying, investigating, and interdicting persons and organizations that pose a threat to national
security or are engaged in other organized criminal activity. These agencies, which are part of the Department of Homeland Security, are committed to the IBET program in achieving the goals of the Smart Border Accord Plan to ensure the: 1. secure flow of people; 2. the secure flow of goods; 3. secure infrastructure; and 4. the coordination and information sharing in the enforcement of
these objectives. |
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Contact Information:
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Director IBET, Warren Coons |
| Name of Program |
Integrated Market Enforcement Team (IMET) |
Lead Department
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Royal Canadian Mounted Police |
| Total Federal Funding Allocation (start to end date): |
$120 M |
| Start Date |
2003/2004 |
| End Date |
2007/2008 |
| Description |
Integrated teams of Capital markets specialists focusing on the enforcement of related Criminal Code offences of National or International significance |
| Shared Outcome(s) |
Contribute to the Confidence of Canada's Capital market. |
| Governance Structure(s) |
Executive Council RCMP |
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Federal Partners Involved in each program
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1. RCMP
2. DoJ
3. PSEPC
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Names of Programs for the Federal Partner(s)
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IMET
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| Total Allocation (start to end date): |
1. RCMP $88,450,000
2. DOJ $30,425,000
3. PSEPC $1,125,000
Total $120,000,000
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| Planned Spending for 2006-2007 |
1. RCMP $21,325,000
2. DOJ $8,450,000
3. PSEPC $225,000
Total $30,000,000 |
| Actual Spending in 2006-2007 |
1. RCMP $18,729,579
2. DOJ N/A
3. PSEPC N/A
Total $18,729,579
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Planned
Results for
2006-2007:
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Contribute to the Confidence of Canada's Capital market |
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Results Achieved in 2006-2007:
RCMP
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The first charges in a project status investigation were laid by the Greater Toronto Area Integrated Market Enforcement Team (IMET) on 2006-09-26. These charges represent the first “project status” investigation charges in the IMET program. On 2007-03-22 the principal accused plead guilty to criminal charges resulting in a prison sentence of seven years being
levied.
- On 2006-05-11, Vancouver IMET charged an individual in respect of an $8.1 million (US) fraud affecting approximately 229 victim investors within the province of British Colombia. On 2006-05-16, the individual plead guilty and subsequently was sentenced to six years in prison.
- RCMP has established one Joint Securities Intelligence Unit (JSIU) in each of the four permanent locales in which there are dedicated IMETs
- Since 1995, the RCMP has taken a strong leadership role in the formation of a consortium of investment fraud regulators interested in pooling resources to develop computer software that would automate the process of trading analysis. This system, known as Market Integrity by Computer Analysis (MICA), can be used to determine the nature and scope of a given criminal scheme and, to
prepare schedules for inclusion in court briefs. The Integrated Market Enforcement Team program has four (4) dedicated full time employees (“FTE’s”) to conduct full-time Market Integrity Computer Analysis and the RCMP continues to take an active role in the further development of the software.
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| Name of Program |
Integrated National Security Enforcement Teams (INSET) |
Lead Department
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Royal Canadian Mounted Police |
| Total Federal Funding Allocation (start to end date) |
$12,500,400 x 5years = $62,502,000 |
| Start Date |
October 1, 2001 |
| End Date |
Ongoing |
| Description |
Located in Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa, the INSETs operate in a coordinated effort to detect, prevent, disrupt and investigate terrorist targets and ultimately bring terrorists to justice prior to serious, violent, criminal acts being perpetrated in Canada and/or abroad. |
| Shared Outcome(s) |
Enhanced focus on investigations combined with the sharing of information and cooperation with other domestic and foreign law enforcement agencies contribute to the successful disruption of terrorist activities. In support of this outcome, joint training between the RCMP and the other security agencies permit the effective training of personnel dedicated to
this area. |
| Governance Structure(s) |
The INSETs work in multiple municipal, provincial and federal agencies such as other police forces and security agencies. The INSET program is internally monitored and centrally coordinated by the RMCP National Headquarters as directed by the Ministerial Direction National Security responsibility and Accountability. While s. 6(1) of the Security of Offence
Act , mandates the RCMP's primary role in investigating criminal offences in relation to national security matters, the program is subject to an array of accountability and review structures with respect to national security such as the Commission for Public Complaints and the External Review Committee. |
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Federal Partners Involved in each program
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1. RCMP
2. CSIS
3. CBSA
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| Total Allocation (start to end date): |
1. RCMP $62,502,000
Total $62,502,000
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| Planned Spending for 2006-2007 |
1. RCMP $18,386,000
Total $18,386,000
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| Actual Spending in 2006-2007 |
1. RCMP $19,095,000
Total $19,095,000
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Planned
Results for
2006-2007:
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To further detect, prevent, disrupt and investigate terrorist targets, bringing terrorists to justice prior to serious violent criminal acts. To continue key activities, such as National Security Enforcement training, ensuring the implementation of an efficient national security program by enhancing investigational effectiveness and improving employee
competency. To continue cooperating with domestic and foreign law enforcement agencies in building partnerships aimed at combating terrorism. To expand the collection and sharing of information in order to enhance the INSETs ability to respond to emerging crises pertaining to national security threats. |
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Results Achieved in 2006–2007:
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Key activities achieved throughout the INSETs
:- The establishment of a unit dedicated to national security criminal investigations in the divisions.
- Human Resources - continue to classify, staff and recruit incumbents into positions. - The development of training plans is in effect for the INSETs. - Building new and strengthening current partnerships in local jurisdictions for Community Outreach Programs that are underway. - Investigations and court proceedings are underway in the divisions regarding identified persons
accused of terrorist criminal activities. - Cooperation with domestic and foreign partners, including local police authorities that have partnered with the INSETs to assist with national security criminal investigations.
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| Comments on Variance(s): |
Funding was required to address unforeseen expenditures associated with on-going investigations in year pressures. |
| Results Achieved by Non-federal Partners: |
INSETs report as one entity |
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Contact Information:
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Assistant Commissioner National Security Criminal Investigations Mike McDonell
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