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.
Partners in Protection (PIP) cooperates with private industry to:
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.
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.
New Brunswick Contact(s):
See National Contact.