Leaders from Canada, Mexico, and the United States must strengthen ties to increase regional competitiveness, writes Canadian diplomat Christian Ranger.

See this year's news highlights from the region, from presidential elections to protests.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner R. Gil Kerlikowske outlined ways North American countries are improving commercial flows.

Heads of state from Canada, Chile, Mexico, Peru, and the United States meet in Beijing this week to talk trade.