eManifest Stakeholder Partnership Network

The CBSA established the eManifest Stakeholder Partnership Network (eSPN), made up of external stakeholders and CBSA representatives, to provide a forum for dialogue and to help the CBSA reach out to all commercial trade-chain partners. The CBSA will consult with stakeholders from all facets of the trade community, including carriers, freight forwarders, importers and customs brokers, regarding the design, development and implementation of the eManifest project.

The eSPN has three sub-groups:

• eSPN Communications Working Group
• eSPN Steering Committee
• eSPN Design Working Group

The full eSPN also meets as a plenary as required.

eSPN Communications Working Group

Members of the eSPN communications working group offer strategic advice on communications approaches and activities in support of engaging and informing the trade community. The working group focuses primarily on integrating communications practices at all stages of the project to ensure clear, concise and timely communications with stakeholders. The group will meet on a regular basis throughout the life cycle of the project. It reports to and works in collaboration with the eSPN steering committee and other working groups on issues related to communications.

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eSPN Steering Committee

The eSPN steering committee provides the CBSA and its stakeholders with a forum for dialogue and input on eManifest. Members provide advice and direction to the eManifest project team throughout the project life cycle. The steering committee meets on an ad hoc basis.

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eSPN Design Working Group

The eSPN design working group provides working-level advice and assists the CBSA in defining various eManifest design and end-state components, and their respective policies and procedures. This group works on identifying trade needs and helps determine priorities. The working group will meet as required throughout the life cycle of the project. It reports to and works in collaboration with the eSPN steering committee and other working groups.

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eSPN Plenary

The plenary is held as required to provide stakeholders with updated information. It is also an opportunity for the CBSA and trade chain partners to provide input and guidance on the design, development and implementation of eManifest. The CBSA invites a large number of representatives of the trade community to participate at plenary sessions in order to reach as many stakeholders as possible. Information gathered during the plenary is used by the eManifest project team to define and review requirements of the eManifest project.

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