Partners in Protection (PIP)

The Canada Border Service Agency can help your organization enhance and strengthen its security processes. As a Partner in protection, your organization can also benefit by joining the Free and Secure Trade Program (FAST). FAST makes cross-border commercial shipments simpler and subject to fewer delays, all while enhancing security.

Summary

Partners in Protection (PIP) cooperates with private industry to:

• enhance border security;
• combat organized crime and terrorism;
• increase awareness of customs compliance issues; and
• help detect and prevent contraband smuggling.

Your organization will be asked to sign a partnership agreement with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). The arrangement is based on goodwill and all information exchanged is treated as confidential — your organization will not be asked to act as a law-enforcement body.

To enhance and strengthen your security processes, your company will be asked for a self-assessment of your security systems. The CBSA will review this assessment and provide guidance, advice or suggestions to address any potential gaps. Working together, your organization and the CBSA will develop a joint plan of action, participate in awareness sessions and consult on a regular basis.

How does the program help my organization?

• shipments and travellers are processed more quickly;
• security levels improve;
• your staff becomes more familiar with customs requirements;
• the CBSA reviews your security procedures and suggests improvements, if necessary, to help reduce the possibility of your company being used unknowingly for contraband smuggling purposes; and
• your company enjoys an enhanced reputation by demonstrating a willingness to work with the CBSA in the fight against drugs and other contraband in Canada.

Organizations that are committed to a secure trade chain and join PIP are eligible to participate in the Free and Secure Trade Program (FAST).

By working with the CBSA, your company contributes to the protection of Canadian society and the facilitation of legitimate trade.

Quebec Contact(s):
See National Contact.

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National Contact(s):
Border Information Service - BIS
Canada Border Services Agency
Telephone: 204-983-3500 or 506-636-5064
Toll-free (information): 1-800-461-9999
Web site: http://www.cbsa.gc.ca/menu-eng.html

Partners in Protection
Canada Border Services Agency
E-mail: pip@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca
Web site: http://www.cbsa.gc.ca/menu-eng.html