Through the Canada-United States Accord on our Shared Border, the two countries jointly offer new and innovative programs and services. The objectives of the Accord -- signed in 1995 -- are to:
- promote international trade
- streamline processes for legitimate travellers and commercial goods
- provide enhanced protection against drug smuggling and the illegal entrance of people
- reduce costs for both governments.
Accord Update 2000 (Citizenship and Immigration Canada Web site) is the latest report about Accord activities, including:
- commercial vehicle processing
- contraband detection technology
- joint facilities
- in-transit highway simplification
- liaison officer exchange
- joint review of border security
- travellers initiatives
- alternative inspection services.
The four Canadian and U.S. inspection agencies participating in the Shared Border Accord are:
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