2010 Participants Handbook Eng

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TRIUMVIRATE

The North American Model LegislatureQuertaro, Mxico from May 30th to June 4th, 2010

PARTICIPANTS HANDBOOK(Last modified: May 1st, 2010)


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. NAFI Secretariat Word of Welcome...................................................... ........................................ 3

2. General Overview of NAFI............................................................... ................................................. 4

3. Roles and Responsibilities .................................................... ........................................................... 4

Legislators ..............................................................................................................................................................4

Journalists ..............................................................................................................................................................5

Lobbyists.................................................................................................................................................................6

Executive Committee.......................................................................................................................................6

Caucus and Commission Chairpersons ..................................................................................................6

Code of Conduct and Policy .........................................................................................................................64. Draft resolutions ............................................................ ........................................................... .......... 7

- Border Efficiency Draft resolution: Adopting a New Border Trade Sysytem.8- Proyecto de resolucin sobre la Gestin del Agua Transfronteriza........................11- Draft resolution : Countering Human Trafficking15- Governance Draft resolution: Expand the North American Leaders Summit20

5. Awards and Distinctions ....................................................... .........................................................23

Appendix I - Election of Committee Chairperson and Secretary ........................................... 24

Appendix II Accommodation ................... ...................... ..................... ..................... ..................... ........ 25Appendix III - Sponsors and Partners26


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1. Word of Welcome of the Organizers

Dear participants,

We will soon have the opportunity to all meet in Quertaro, designated as a World Heritage Siteby UNESCO, where we will be received by the Teatro de la Repblica and the Instituto Tecnolgico yde Estudios Superiores de Monterrey Campus Quertaro in order to take part in the fifth editionof the Triumvirate.

We are especially grateful to be able to meet for this fifth edition as it was originally scheduledto take place in May 2009. Unfortunately, because of the swine flu pandemic (H1N1), we wereobliged to cancel least years event.

We are now entering the last stages of the preparation process leading to the Triumvirate. Inthese last weeks, you have had the opportunity to read about the different themes that will bedebated throughout the event.

In this perspective, NAFI has elaborated the four draft resolutions - available in this document -which will be the topic of discussions during the event. During the simulation, these draftresolutions may be amended or completely rewritten, depending upon the wishes of theirrespective committee members.

Legislators and lobbyists will jump into the heart of the debates which connect the NorthAmerican partners in order to present their point views and attempt to rally a majority oflegislators to their ideas. The TrilatHerald journalists, for their part, will have theresponsibility of reporting the simulations events as well as the discussions progress. Eachmorning, participants will have the opportunity to read about the tensions, dissensions, and

consensus which exist between the legislators, the lobbyists, and the media.

The NAFI team is looking forward to meeting you in Quertaro. We wish you a fruitful month ofpreparation.

Sincerely,

Christine Frchette Cline Roche-CrespoDirector, NAFI Coordinator, Academic Leaders Program,

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2. General Overview of NAFI

The North American Forum on Integration (NAFI) is a non-profit organization created in 2002.NAFI aims to build awareness on the issues raised by North American integration and identifythe elements of the North American agenda which would allow the consolidation and

reinforcement of the North American region.

By organizing the Triumvirate, NAFI aims to:

To bring future Canadian, American and Mexican leaders together in order toexperience and take part in an international negotiation exercise.

To allow participants to familiarize themselves with the functioning of democraticinstitutions as well as North American political, economic, environmental and socialrealities.

To develop the participants' sense of belonging to North America.

To increase intercultural exchanges and promote the creation of North Americanacademia networks.

To inform the current decision makers of the priorities and concerns of North Americanyouth.

3. Roles and Responsibilities

Legislators

Those simulating the role of legislators at the Triumvirate will discuss the draft resolutionassigned to their political commission and negotiate in order to reach a consensus within thatcommission. Political commission meetings enable you to determine the content of draftresolutions, while country caucuses, give you the opportunity to discuss and negotiate with yourcolleagues to get their support on the various draft resolutions.

Ideally, such discussions will enable you to reach a consensus within your commission. Theconsensus will be outlined in the draft resolution notice that will be presented for adoption byeach commission chair at a plenary session of the General Assembly.

Note that for a draft resolution to be adopted, it has to obtain a majority of the votes from eachcountry and from each of the legislative levels, as indicated in article 5.2 of the Constitution.There is no individual veto power. Only the veto powers of groups of parliamentarians arerecognized in the Constitution.


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On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of the Triumvirate week, 30 minutes will be allocated tothe legislators and/or lobbyists who wish to address the journalists in a press conference.Participants will have the opportunity to discuss the elements of consensus and dissensionwithin the commissions.

As far as logistics is concerned, to assist you with your work, you are advised to bring along alaptop (if you have one), as well as all necessary material (notebooks, pencils, anddocumentation, etc.). You will have access to printers and photocopiers during the Triumvirate.However, we ask you to bring a copy of all the documents you have already received: theConstitution that is available on the NAFI 2008 Web site, the Participants Handbook, and theCommissions Guide.

Journalists

Your role as a journalist is to contribute in producing the daily editions of the TrilatHerald, a

newspaper that will be published every day of the Triumvirate, for a total of five editions, fromMonday morning to Friday morning. The newspaper will consist of articles in the three officiallanguages English, Spanish and French. The TrilatHerald is also sent to all our sponsors and itis available on-line daily on the NAFI Web site. It is thus our window and ambassador to thepublic and to the sponsors of the event.

Throughout the week, you will be supervised by the editor-in-chief who will assign you thecommissions and events to cover. You will have access to all participants; however, interviewswith guest speakers require prior authorization from the editor-in-chief. Journalists set theirown schedule. The deadline for the submission of articles will be determined by the managingeditor.

On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of the Triumvirate week, 30 minutes will be allocated tothe legislators and/or lobbyists who wish to address the journalists in a press conference.Participants will have the opportunity to discuss the elements of consensus and dissensionwithin the commissions.

A newsroom has been set up to facilitate your work in the hotel. If possible, it is recommendedto bring a laptop, a recorder, a digital camera, their operating software as well as your linguistictools (dictionaries, conjugation guides, grammar books, etc).

Every journalist must respect the following guidelines on formal writing:

-Precise and validated information;-Accuracy of facts and clarity of ideas;-Intellectual and methodological precision in writing.


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Lobbyists

As a representative of an interest group, you will ensure that the draft resolutions adopted bythe General Assembly take into account and reflect the interests of your organization. You arethus required to put pressure on legislators in both caucuses and political commissions in order

to persuade them to accept your proposals. In order to be invited to the caucus, lobbyists mustsubmit a formal request to the chair of the caucus for which attendance is being requested. Asfor the political commissions, you will be invited to testify as experts, to comment on draftresolutions and suggest amendments. You can also attend all commissions as observers. Youmust also publish an open letter in the TrlatHerald supporting your viewpoints and statingthe support that you have received.

On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of the Triumvirate week, 30 minutes will be allocated tothe legislators and/or lobbyists who wish to address the journalists in a press conference. Eachlobbyist must take part in at least one press conference but is invited to attend more should thelobbyist desire. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss the elements of consensus and

dissent within the commissions.

You should have the necessary material that is required to accomplish the task (e.g.: laptop ispossible, flyers, position paper to be distributed to members of political commissions and to

journalists).

Executive Committee

The role and mandate of the members of the Executive Committee are specified in theConstitution (art. 3.2). Your role as a member of the executive committee will consist of

ensuring the smooth conduct of the Triumvirates work within the framework of theConstitution. Please note that the members of the Executive Committee also act as legislators.

Caucus and Commission Chairpersons

The role and mandate of commission and caucus chairs are specified in the Constitution (art.3.4 and 3.5).

Chairs must ensure that the Constitution and regulations are respected and that order ismaintained during sessions. They must act in a manner that helps their commission or caucus

to accomplish their mandates and respect the allotted time. Note that commission and caucuschairs also act as legislators.

The Chairs and secretaries of political commissions as well as the presidents of country caucuseswill be elected as per the election procedure outlined in Appendix II.

Code of Conduct and Political line of thinking


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You must act in a respectful and professional manner throughout the Triumvirate.

All participants must show respect toward their colleagues, as much in their behaviour as intheir language. No disrespectful words, gestures or behaviour will be tolerated, nor any kind ofmisconduct or lack of respect. It is important to remember that participants play a role

throughout the simulation.

Participants should also show respect for property in their rooms and during the Triumvirate.Participants are fully responsible for any damage caused.

As far as the political line of thinking is concerned, legislators have to reflect the usual attitudesand characteristics of the State that they represent and the interests of the parliamentarians ofthe State they represent. Journalists, for their part, must respect the basic rules of journalism.With these points in mind, legislators are free to express their views with respect to the issuesbeing debated.

Simultaneous interpretation will be available in English and Spanish during the plenary session

debates; however the political commissions will each take place in one of the two Triumviratelanguages. This year, the Commission on Water management will take place in Spanish whileother commissions will take place in English.

As for the dress code, business attire is mandatory. Any person in flip flops, any type of jeanmaterial, without a suit jacket, and for men without a tie will not be allowed to take part in thesessions.

Punctuality is extremely important. The sessions will begin precisely at the appointed time.Please respect your colleagues and arrive at each session on time.

4. Draft resolutions

The Secretariat has developed four draft resolutions from the preliminary draft resolutionspresented by legislators. Each draft resolution will be debated and negotiated in politicalcommissions, caucuses and plenary sessions.

- Border Efficiency Draft resolution: Adopting a New Border Trade Sysytem

- Proyecto de resolucin sobre la Gestin del Agua Transfronteriza

- Draft resolution Countering Human Trafficking

- Governance Draft resolution: Expand the North American Trilateral LeadersSummit


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DRAFT RESOLUTION ON ADOPTING A NEW BORDER TRADE SYSTEM1Proposed by the Executive Committee of the TriumvirateFifth Legislative AssemblyMay 2010

Explanatory Notes

The purpose of this draft resolution is to adopt a new Border Trade System based on thecreation of secure manufacturing zones and supply-chain visibility along the U.S.-Canada andthe U.S.-Mexico border. This meets the three countries mutual priority to establish a securitystrategy while also promoting economic growth in a highly competitive global economy, asexpressed by the establishment of the Security and Prosperity Partnership of North Americaamong the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Collaboration, strategic planning, and commitment among federal, state, and local governmentsin the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, as well as the private sector and border communities, isessential to develop a border system that is safe and efficient enough for the

21st Century.

THE NORTH AMERICAN INTERPARLIAMENTARY ASSEMBLY STATES AS FOLLOW:

TITLE I

SECURE MANUFACTURING ZONES (SMZ)

CHAPTER I

OBJECTIVES

1. The North American legislators recommend implementing pilot projects aimed at

creating Secure Manufacturing Zones (SMZ) along the U.S.-Mexico border and alongthe U.S.-Canada border.

The objective of the SMZ concept is to develop secure and efficient manufacturingzones that enhance the security and efficiency of the border and the manufacturing

1Ideas presented in the draft bill are excerpts taken from the document A new Vision for Trade Along the U.S.

Mexico Border prepared by Border Quality Campaign of El Paso del Norte, Holguin Group/EPV Group, IdahoNational Laboratory, Ruby Mountain Inc. and in Cooperation with The Border Legislative Conference, December2005. On line: http://statealliancepartnership.org/Resources/Final%20New%20Border%20Vision.pdf


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supply chain. The importance of the SMZ is that it establishes a specific location atwhich inspections and clearance can occur away from the border. The key to creatingSMZs along the border and enhancing the efficiency of federal inspection facilities is tobring cost-effective technology into the process.

POINT-OF-ORIGIN CLEARANCE2. These specifically sanctioned zones will operate under current and, as required, new

industrial standards and operating protocols (ISOs). The result will allow the monitoredplacement of goods into secure authorized vehicles for transport to specifieddestinations on the other side of the border. The effect of the SMZ will move activitiesand functions that have previously occurred at the border to the manufacturing facilityor other designated sites. This process known as Point-of-Origin Clearance is the coreconcept of the SMZ.

Point-of-origin clearance is a concept offering a multiple-value proposition: predictable

trade for industry, secure trade for government, and environmental innovation thatbenefits the quality of life of the border region. By securing the manufacturing supply-

chain, this concept serves the industry-government partnership essential to border

security and domestic security.

3. The project entails the equipping of commercial vehicles and manufacturing facilitieswith Intelligent Software Agents (ISA) and Information Technology Systems (ITS) toenable point of origin monitoring and clearance of commercial cargo, supply chainvisibility for preselected companies (selection criteria are to be determined).

CHAPTER II

SUPPLY CHAIN VISIBILITY

4. The creation of SMZs requires using layered, integrated security systems to providesupply chain visibility. Upon departure from the SMZ, each authorized vehicle will betracked and monitored from its point of origin to its destination utilizing technologiesthat will protect every element of the supply chain, such as (1) identification ofauthorized drivers/carriers; (2) secure trailers with intelligent locking devices; (3)instant detection of tampering or compromising of cargo; (4) surveillance and trackingof each truck through authorized routes; and (5) instant alarms for any deviations,

which includes violations of allowable travel times between checkpoints.

5. With the adoption of such security precautions, the flow of legitimate trade will beenhanced, allowing inspections to focus on higher risk vehicles and individuals notparticipating in the system. It is important to note that less than 5% of trucks crossingthe border can be physically inspected even in our post-September-11th era. Inspectionsfocus primarily on the terrorist threat and secondarily on contraband and drugs.


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INTELLIGENT SOFTWARE AGENTS

6. The central feature of supply-chain visibility arises from the use of Intelligent SoftwareAgents (ISAs).

ISAs are software modules that automate specific tasks, provide round-the-clockdecision support and/or collaborate with each other without human intervention whileproviding increased security by increasing the number of vehicles that can bemonitored. They also help manufacturers and border agents by providing real timeinformation that will allow them to determine the best response in the event of anincident or anomaly and to take decisive action. ISAs thrive on data so they are best ableto provide the human operator with decision support. It helps transform this high-volume data (which offers low value) into low-volume, high-value intelligence.

INTELLIGENCE SHARING & MULTI-AGENCY COLLABORATION

7. ISAs will facilitate the sharing of information between and across multiple agencies and

units to respond to emergencies or incidents that require instant collaboration andcoordinated action. It provides an interface and interoperability with local emergencymanagement systems and thus allows local, state or even federal officials to exert realtime coordination and control of transportation assets.

BORDER TRADE SYSTEM DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS

8. In order to prove the ability of the New Border Trade System to meet the needs of itsusers, to fully test and integrate proposed technologies, and to ensure that it addressesthe quality-of-life issues of border communities, we are recommending the immediateimplementation of two demonstration projects that will fully test all of the

aforementioned components.

9. We recommend the immediate implementation of two demonstration projects. Thesepilot projects will be simultaneously implemented at two key border ports-of-entry andvital trade corridors: one at the Windsor (Ontario) Detroit (Michigan) border crossingand one at the Laredo (Texas) Nuevo Laredo (Tamaulipas) border crossing.

10.Funding will be sought from governmental agencies in the United States, Canada, andMexico, as well as the other relevant states and provinces in these three countries, thatwill benefit the most from these efforts. We also recommend looking for fundingsources from the private sector and border advocacy groups.

11.After a three-year testing period, a comprehensive evaluation of the outcomes of thedemonstration projects shall be undertaken to determine future steps.


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TRIUNVIRATOPROYECTO DE RESOLUCIN SOBRE

LA GESTIN DEL AGUA TRANSFRONTERIZA

Propuesto por el comit ejecutivo del TriunviratoQuinta Asamblea LegislativaMayo 2010

PREAMBULO

Considerando que los recursos hdricos son inherentes al ser humano e indispensables al progreso socialy econmico de las sociedades;

Deseando proceder por el bienestar y la prosperidad de los ciudadanos de Amrica del Norte;

Deseosos de que los Estados de Amrica del Norte contribuyan al logro de los objetivos fijados en el marcode la declaracin del Milenio de la Organizacin de Naciones Unidas ;

Inspirados en la declaracin de la ONU, la cual reconoce el derecho al agua potable y al saneamiento;

Conscientes que los niveles de consumo del agua en Amrica del Norte son de los ms elevados a nivelmundial;

Sabiendo que las intervenciones de un Estado en materia ambiental pueden impactar el equilibrio delmedio ambiental del Estado vecino;

Reconociendo la heterognea distribucin de los recursos hdricos, as como los desafos que algunasregiones de Amrica del Norte deben enfrentar para satisfacer las necesidades de uso y goce del agua;

Dado que la creciente concentracin de los centros urbanos e industriales a lo largo de las fronteras de

Amrica del Norte, as como los flujos migratorios del medio rural al urbano, acentan la presin sobrelos recursos hdricos;

Reconociendo que los cambios climticos y con ello, las alteraciones en los ciclos hidrolgicos, cambiosbruscos en el nivel de precipitaciones, inundaciones, sequas, aumento del nivel del mar, salinizacin de

los mantos acuferos y de las aguas subterrneas favorecen la adopcin de un plan de accinconcertado entre los socios de Amrica del Norte;


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Los parlamentarios de Amrica del Norte, reunidos para la quinta Asamblea legislativa delTriunvirato acuerdan:

DISPOSICIONES PRELIMINARIAS

ARTICULO I - OBJETIVO

Reafirmando la soberana que ejercen los Estados sobre sus recursos hdricos, el objetivo de lapresente resolucin es:

a. Asegurar la sustentabilidad de las fuentes de agua limtrofes (acuferos, mantos freticos,aguas subterrneas) de Amrica del Norte.

b. Establecer un marco trilateral institucional para la mejora de la gestin de los recursoshdricos limtrofes en Amrica del Norte.

c. Definir el estatuto del agua en el marco de los trmites comerciales dentro de los lmitesde Amrica del Norte as como fuera de la regin.

d. Favorecer la cooperacin y coordinacin entre los actores gubernamentales y nogubernamentales en materia de gestin de los recursos hdricos.

ARTICULO II - DEFINICIONES

Recursos hdricos limtrofes.Se considera como recursos hdricos limtrofes a toda riqueza hdrica que se encuentre entre los

lmites de dos pases de Amrica del Norte y que adems, se considere como fuente real o potencialde aprovisionamiento de agua para las sociedades y centros industriales localizados en susalrededores.

Estados Partes.Este Acuerdo concierne los Estados federales y federados miembros del TLCAN en los cuales seasientan recursos hdricos limtrofes. Los estados federados que no comparten sus fronteras con unotro pas pero que concentran importantes fuentes de recursos hdricos son tambin consideradosen este acuerdo como fuentes hdricas potenciales sujetas a las disposiciones de este acuerdo.

CAPITULO I - ESTRATEGIAS DE ACCIN

ARTICULO I - ASEGURAR LA SUSTENTABILIDAD DE LAS FUENTES DE AGUA LIMTROFES

a) Estudios de impactos binacionales. A fin de favorecer la seguridad hdrica de las poblaciones deAmrica del Norte, los Estados Partes se comprometen, cuando prevean realizar algn proyectosobre alguna fuente de agua que se extienda ms all de las fronteras nacionales de un pasnorteamericano a efectuar estudios de impacto que evalen los efectos de tal proyecto a los doslados de la frontera.


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b) Niveles de consumo. Los Estados Partes se comprometen a moderar los niveles de consumoindividual e industrial del agua en cada uno de los tres pases a fin de asegurar la sustentabilidad delas fuentes de agua limtrofes y a promover la preservacin y el uso sustentable del recurso.

c) Acceso al agua potable. En el marco de la declaracin del Milenio de la Organizacin de Naciones

Unidas, los Estados Partes se comprometen a mejorar el acceso al agua potable en las zonas dondeste es problemtico.

ARTICULO II ESTATUTO DEL AGUA EN EL MARCO DE LOS TRMITES COMERCIALES

a. Restricciones extraterritoriales. Los recursos hdricos limtrofes de Amrica del Norte quedaranfuera de todo acuerdo o negociacin comercial con algn otro Estado que no sea miembro delTLCAN.

b. Restricciones para Amrica del Norte. Los Estados Partes pueden intercambiar o vender susrecursos hdricos entre si mismos, pero solamente en casos de urgencia.

c. Casos de urgencia. Las ventas y los intercambios de recursos hdricos pueden ocurrir entre dospases de Amrica del Norte s y nicamente s:

i. No haya ninguna otra alternativa a nivel nacional para el aprovisionamiento deagua para el consumo individual e industrial, yii. Se trata de una situacin de:

- Sequa extrema;- Escaso nivel de precipitaciones que imposibilita la recarga de los mantosfreticos o;- Sobreexplotacin de las fuentes de agua (acuferos, mantos freticos,aguas subterrneas).

CAPITULO II MARCO TRILATERAL INSTITUTIONAL

ARTICULO I -COMISION DE GESTION DEL AGUA LIMTROFE EN AMERICA DEL NORTE

Dada la problemtica de los recursos hdricos y su carcter estratgico e indispensable para eldesarrollo de las sociedades en los pases miembros del TLCAN; considerando que las problemticashdricas pueden existir ms all de las fronteras; tomando en cuenta las bases institucionales ynormativas trilaterales establecidas en el ACAAN y las funciones de la CCA, as como el Acuerdo

General sobre Comercio de Servicios de la OMC, el capitulo 3 y el artculo 315 del TLCAN:

a. Se crea la Comisin de gestin del agua limtrofe en Amrica del Norte.

b. Responsabilidades de la Comisin. La Comisin esta encargada de:

i. Supervisar la implementacin de las disposiciones mencionadas en este acuerdo.

ii. Realizar estudios tcnicos que permitan conocer el estado de las fuentes de agualimtrofes;

iii. Realizar estudios de impactos de los proyectos hdricos relacionados con lasfuentes limtrofes.


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iv. Comprobar el respecto de las condiciones establecidas para los casos de urgenciapermitiendo los intercambios de recursos hdricos.

v. Financiar programas de sensibilizacin del valor estratgico de los recursoshdricos.

ARTICULO II COOPERACION Y COORDINACION

a. Actores gubernamentales. Las responsabilidades trilaterales respecto a la gestin de los recursoshdricos limtrofes es un compromiso compartido entre los tres niveles de gobierno federales,gobiernos federados y municipalidades en donde se encuentran localizados los recursoscomprendidos en esta declaracin.

b. Otros actores. Que tratndose del agua limtrofe, los actores de la sociedad civil organizada y elsector privado puedan unirse a los esfuerzos desplegados por los actores gubernamentales as comoal proceso de elaboracin de proyectos y toma de decisiones.


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DRAFT RESOLUTIONCOUNTERING HUMAN TRAFFICKING

Proposed by the Executive Committee of the TriumvirateFifth Legislative AssemblyMay 2010

Preamble

Realizing the scope and magnitude of human trafficking, particularly in North America;

Reaffirming North Americas desire to ban all types of slavery, sexual or labour related;

Considering the violation of women, men and more particularly childrens rights;

Convinced that all individuals implicated in the organization and exploitation of human traffickingmust be severely punished;

Joining the universal fight against human trafficking and considering that trilateral efforts is desirable

because it proved to be more efficient;

Considering that the United States of Mexico, the United States of America and Canada are parties tothe Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women andChildren, additional to the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime;

Reaffirming North Americas commitment to the implementation and respect of fundamental humanrights;

The North American legislators, gathered for the fifth Triumvirate Legislative Assembly, haveconvened upon:

Preliminary Provisions

Article 1. Purposes.

The purpose of the present resolution is to:

a. Protect victims of human trafficking, through specific measures that will ensure theirgreater security, privacy and dignity;


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b. Criminally pursue and severely punish all individuals who organize or exploit this type oftraffic;

c. Prevent the creation of new networks, by informing the general public, and more

specifically the populations at risk of becoming victims of human trafficking;

d. Promote cooperation between the Parties in the pursuit of these objectives.

Article 2. Definitions.

1. Trafficking in persons means:

a. sex trafficking in which a commercial sex act is induced by force, fraud, or coercion,or in which the person induced to perform such an act has not attained 18 years ofage; or

b. the recruitment, harbouring, transportation, provision, or obtaining of a person forlabour or services, through the use of force, fraud, or coercion for the purpose ofsubjection to involuntary servitude, peonage, debt bondage, or slavery.

2. Sex trafficking means the recruitment, harbouring, transportation, provision, orobtaining of a person for the purpose of a commercial sex act.

3. Commercial sex act means any sex act on account of which anything of value is given toor received by any person.

4. Coercion means (a) threats of serious harm to or physical restraint against any person;

(b) any scheme, plan or pattern intended to cause a person to believe that failure to performan act would result in serious harm to or physical restraint against any person; or, (c) theabuse or threatened abuse of the legal process.

5. Involuntary servitude includes a condition of servitude induced by means of

a. any scheme, plan, or pattern intended to cause a person to believe that, if the persondid not enter into or continue in such condition, that person or another personwould suffer serious harm or physical restraint; or

b. the abuse or threatened abuse of the legal process.

6. Debt bondage means the status or condition of a debtor arising from a pledge by thedebtor of his or her personal services or of those of a person under his or her control as asecurity for debt, if the value of those services as reasonably assessed is not applied towardthe liquidation of the debt, or the length and nature of those services are not respectivelylimited and defined.


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Chapter 1 Protection

Considering the violations of women, men and more particularly childrens rights;

Article 3. Direct aid for the victims.

The Parties are to provide the following services to the victims of human trafficking:

a. Shelter. Shelter includes basic needs, in particular housing and food. These shelters areestablished in cities and regions showing a high level of human trafficking cases.

b. Medical and psychological Care. The Parties provide a medical and psychological supportservice adapted to the situation and needs of the victims. When an approved specialist inpsychological care recognizes the progress of the consults, he or she may instruct theauthorities to provide the victims with the necessary information and skills in order tobegin a self-supporting process with which they can achieve an autonomous way of life.

c. Legal Assistance. The Parties provide legal assistance corresponding to the victimssituation and needs.

d. Interpreters. The Parties provide an interpretation service, adapted to the victimssituation and needs, particularly in legal matters.

e. Job placement. The Parties commit to offert job placement services to support victims oftrafficking in their search for an autonomous way of life, as established in Article 3 b. Aswell as the creation of intern jobs in the public rehabilitation centers so victims can paytheir rehabilitation in a period of time.

Article 4. Deportation.

Victims are in no case to be deported, unless deportation is requested by the victim orhuman trafficking related risks in the country of origin of the victims have been cleared.

Article 5. Conditional protection.

Protection might be granted conditionally. Protection might be granted to presumed oractual victims in exchange for victims collaboration with government authorities.

Article 6. Minors.

Minor victims, all individuals aged less than 18 years old, must be granted protection andspecial attention.

Chapter 2 Pursuit

Convinced that all individuals implicated in the organization and exploitation of human traffickingmust be severely punished.


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Article 7. Punishment.

The Parties commit to establishing minimal sentences for the following crimes.

a. Any person who recruits, transports, transfers, harbours or takes in victims: 12 years of

imprisonment.

b. Any person who organizes or finances an organization related to human trafficking: 15years of imprisonment.

c. Any person who benefits from any services, sexual or other, carried out by a victim: 5years of imprisonment.

d. The sentences are doubled when the victims are minors.

The consent of a victim shall be irrelevant in establishing the culpability of a person accusedof a criminal offence described in the present article.

Chapter 3 Prevention

Article 8. Government training.

The Parties elaborate a training program for all government agents related to the fightagainst human traffic among others police officers, judges, immigration services, borderservices. This program must address the social, psychological and legal facts of humantrafficking.

Article 9. Informing the populations at risk.

The Parties must inform the populations most at risk of becoming victim of humantrafficking of their rights, existing services and of the recruitment methods used by thetraffickers.

A special attention must be given to the victims of the sex industry.

Article 10. Informing the general public.

The Parties must use communication means such as national television and newspapers inorder to inform the general public of human trafficking networks and methods as well asdistribute pamphlets in strategic locations such as government offices, communityorganizations and airports.

Special attention must be given to people susceptible of contributing to the exploitation ofsex trafficking victims, in particular men who buy sexual services as well as touriststravelling to countries with high level of human trafficking.


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Chapter 4 Cooperation

Article 11. North American cooperation in the prosecution of human traffickers.

In order to render the fight against human trafficking more efficient and effective, the

police, intelligence services, and all government agencies related to the fight against humantrafficking must cooperate, especially in the following areas:

a. Exchange all information and data on the activities of individuals related to humantrafficking;

b. The coordination and setting up of binational and/or trinational police operations againsthuman trafficking networks.

These agencies are to cooperate with other countries agencies as well.

Article 12. Human trafficking victims protection standards.

a. Human trafficking victims protection standards are to be established to ensure greaterefficiency of the measures mentioned in Chapter 1, in particular regarding immigrationstatus issues and the conditionality of protection.

b. The States parties shall develop a standardized system for screening individuals whorequest assistance and evaluating their specific needs.

c. A committee shall be set up to elaborate the measures mentioned above.


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TRIUMVIRATE

DRAFT RESOLUTIONEXPAND THE NORTH AMERICAN TRILATERAL LEADERSSUMMIT

Proposed by the Executive Committee of the TriumvirateFifth Legislative AssemblyMay 2010

Explanatory Notes

The Annual Trilateral Leaders Summit (TLS) is the annual, highest-profile, continent-leveldialogue where North American issues are being discussed and addressed. Since 2005, the TLShas brought together the Mexican and American Presidents and the Canadian Prime minister,as well as members of the North American Competitiveness Council (NACC).

This resolution proposes to review the way in which these North American meetings are set upand underlines the fact that North American countries would greatly benefit from the increasedparticipation of a number of key stakeholders in the TLS structure.

The magnitude of economic, political, and environmental issues at stake in the North American

region calls for the necessity to involve key governmental, political, and business actors. Energy,transportation, security, and economic development (just to name a few) involve a wide rangeof national and sub-national policies; therefore, the development of comprehensive North

American action plans requires the input of many stakeholders.

Taking into account foreign experiences as well as North American dynamics, this resolutiondescribes a new way to structure these Summits and energize North American LeadersSummits in order to fully develop their potential outcomes for North America.

RESOLUTION TO EXPAND TRILATERAL LEADERS SUMMIT

Considering the necessity to consult and involve various key decision-makers and partners in the designand implementation of North American policies and initiatives;

Recalling that transparency and dialogue are looked for among civil society, media, academicinstitutions and advocacy groups;

Reaffirming that North American lawmakers and legislative branches are close partners and shouldtherefore be included in the on-going North American dialogue and integration process;


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Recalling that the North American federal and federated states are affected by the decisions being

taken for North American policy cooperation matters;

Stressing that it is not in the relevant regions and governments interests to operate without large anddiverse consultative and participatory mechanisms; and

Convinced that involving legislators within the TLS will deepen and strengthen collaboration betweenthe United States, Mexico, and Canada; and

Anticipating that if governments do not adopt a more participatory approach with regards to theNorth American Leaders Summits, vocal people and/or organisations might diffuse damaging andunfounded fears among the public.

THE NORTH AMERICAN INTERPARLIAMENTARY ASSEMBLY STATES AS FOLLOW:

TITLE ICHAPTER INORTH AMERICAN SHARED VALUES

North American Leaders must commit themselves to conduct trilateral relations whilerespecting a set of fundamental values shared by the people of Canada, Mexico, and the UnitedStates. These values include democratic principles, the rule of law, fundamental human rights,equality, and non-discrimination with regards to sex, religion, or race and the commitment tofree-trade principles, sustainable development, and shared prosperity.

CHAPTER II

NORTH AMERICAN LEADERS SUMMITS

North American Leaders Summits are meant to enhance prosperity and increase security amongthe three countries through greater cooperation and information sharing with key politicalactors while respecting the sovereignty, laws, unique heritage and culture of each country.

It is therefore asked that hereafter North American Leaders Summits annually bring togetherthe Prime minister of Canada and the Presidents of Mexico and the United States. And that, inthe context of their meetings, North American leaders will hold discussions with:

- North American states and provinces of the three federations, whose leaders willpresent a joint report with recommendations.

- The North American Cooperation Commission on Environment, created by the NorthAmerican Agreement on Environmental Cooperation (NAAEC), which will present anannual status report; and

- The Commission for Labor Cooperation, created by the North American NorthAmerican Agreement on Labour Cooperation (NAALC), which will also present a statusreport.

The discussions and reports will help leaders to identify and develop suitable solutions to keyissues to North American prosperity, development, and security.


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5. Awards and Distinctions

The various prizes and distinctions that will be awarded at the closing ceremony of the

Triumvirate are listed below.

Legislators / Lobbyists1. Outstanding performance2. Excellent performance3. Remarkable performance4. Best draft resolution or position paper

Journalists5. Best newspaper article

Delegates7. The Triumvirate award, to the person who best evoked the values of dialogue,consensus building and cooperation that are being promoted by the simulation.

Awards and distinctions will be given by the General Secretariat, at the recommendation ofmembers of the executive committee and the advisors of political commissions.The award criteria are as follows:

-Relevance of the proposals put forward by the participants;-Respect for the interests, customs and objectives of the State/organization represented;-Respect for other delegates, regulations, code of conduct and policies;

-Excellent knowledge of the topics debated in political commissions;-Excellent knowledge of the rules of parliamentary procedures;-Openness to compromise and negotiation;-Professionalism.

Good luck to everyone!


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Appendix I - Election of Committee Chairperson and Secretary

as well as Caucus Chairperson

During the first caucus and commission sessions, delegates will have to elect a chairperson foreach commission and caucus. The election of a secretary in the commissions will also take placeduring that first commission session. The elections should respect the following procedure:

1. At the beginning of the first session, each commission or caucus shall designate ascrutineer, someone who will examine votes during the election. This persons mandate willbe to intervene if more than one candidate per position is nominated. The scrutineer cannotbe a candidate;

2. Each candidate will have no more than three minutes to present their platform. Thescrutineers duty will be to make sure the allocated time is respected by each candidate.

3. After the speeches, the delegates will proceed to vote by secret ballot. This vote will besupervised by the scrutineer;

4. Each candidate can run for both positions in the commissions. Their intent should be clearduring their speech. If a candidate wins both races (chairperson and secretary), thatcandidate must choose only one position. The runner-up will fill the remaining position.


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Appendix II Accommodation

From Sunday May 30th to the morning of Friday June 4th, participants will stay at the HotelCasa Cayala, located at the following address:

Hotel Casa Cayala

Prol. Tecnolgico No. 1001Fraccionamiento Balcn Campestre,Quertaro, Qro. MxicoC.P. 76159Tel: 01 (442) 1929400Toll Free Line: 01-800-633-24-00www.casacayala.com

Each room will accommodate three or four participants. Breakfast is included. Please let NAFI

know immediately of any food allergies or requirements.

Each room will have access to wireless internet service. For those who would like to prolongtheir stay in Casa Cayala, Queretaro, a preferential price is available for two nights before andafter the Triumvirate dates.

Preferential Rates:

Single occ. $ 963.50 per room (pesos mexicanos)

Double occ. $ 1,022.25 per room (pesos mexicanos)

Triple occ. $ 1,257.25 per room (pesos mexicanos)

Quadruple occ. $ 1,492.25 per room (pesos mexicanos)

These rates include: American type buffet breakfast

Wireless Internet Taxes

Tips

Reservations for extra nights can be completed via telephone or email directly with the hotel.You should mention you are with the Triunvirato group and that you are prolonging your stayand would like to benefit from the preferential price.

Mrs. Cecilia Santomil

Gerente de Ventas.Hotel Casa Cayala, Qro.Tl : (442) 192 94 00 ou 01 800 633 [email protected]


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THE 2010TRIUMVIRATE CO-ORGANIZERS

NAFI would like to thank all Sponsors and Partners of the Triumvirate who,through their support, have made this project possible.

PARTNERS

Collaborators

The LEVIN Graduate Institute/SUNY

Office Qubec-Amriques pour la jeunesse

2010 Participants Handbook Eng

Documents

Transcript of 2010 Participants Handbook Eng