[Verse 1] From Ottawa to Washington the partnership runs deep Defence Production Sharing keeps our nations' promises to keep Since nineteen fifty-nine we've shared the workload and the cost Industrial collaboration means no capability is lost [Chorus] Cross the border, share the burden DPS-A makes us certain Bilateral security, clearances align Technical assistance flowing down the line Map your levels, check compliance Trust but verify the guidance Cross-border defence industrial might [Verse 2] When Canadian Secret meets the U.S. Secret grade The mapping isn't perfect but the framework has been made Top Secret has equivalence but nuances remain Each nation guards its processes while sharing in the gain [Chorus] Cross the border, share the burden DPS-A makes us certain Bilateral security, clearances align Technical assistance flowing down the line Map your levels, check compliance Trust but verify the guidance Cross-border defence industrial might [Bridge] Technical Assistance Agreements spell it out so clear Export control compliance when the data crosses here ITAR and EAR requirements guide the consultant's way Making sure the paperwork protects us every day [Verse 3] Industrial security arrangements pave the road For sharing classified data with a bilateral code Facility clearances and personnel must match Before the sensitive technology can cross without a catch [Chorus] Cross the border, share the burden DPS-A makes us certain Bilateral security, clearances align Technical assistance flowing down the line Map your levels, check compliance Trust but verify the guidance Cross-border defence industrial might [Outro] Two nations, one mission, security's our foundation Defence industrial strategy through cross-border collaboration
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