THE TWO SIDES AGREED TO:

No other two countries share deeper or broader relations than Canada and the United States, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday in a joint statement that offered several comforting promises of future progress on goals of mutual interest.

STRENGTHENING MIDDLE-CLASS JOBS

Deepen their economic relationship with a common goal of strengthening the middle class.

REGULATIONS AND BORDER CROSSINGS

Co-ordinate regulatory issues and improve labour mobility. Promptly complete the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Windsor, Ont., and Detroit.

ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Strengthen ties on energy security and efficiency, including projects that create jobs “while respecting the environment.” Enhance air and water quality through cooperation along the border and at the Great Lakes.

CHANGES TO BORDER SECURITY

Establish preclearance operations for cargo, as well as accelerate and expand preclearance for travellers. Seek ways to further integrate border operations, including the possibility of common facilities.

CYBER THREATS AND DRUG TRAFFICKING

Protect people from opioid trafficking. Further co-operate on cyberthreats to key systems.

NORAD PARTNERSHIP

Modernize and broaden the North American Air Defence (Norad) partnership.

MILITARY OPERATIONS

Support Canada’s plan to replace its CF-18 fighter aircraft. Continue the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, also known as ISIS and Daesh.

WOMEN IN BUSINESS

Create the CanadaUnited States Council for Advancement of Women Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders to cultivate opportunities for women in the workforce.