Canada Strengthens Cargo Security with Japan, Singapore and South Korea

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced that it has signed three mutual recognition arrangements (MRAs) with customs organizations in Japan, Singapore and South Korea. The arrangements will promote a smarter, more secure and efficient border. The MRAs confirm that Japan, Singapore and South Korea are using criteria similar to those used by Canada’s Partners in Protection (PIP) program when granting companies membership to their respective cross-border programs. This international cooperation will allow customs agents to focus their efforts on unknown or high-risk areas. Membership in PIP is a prerequisite for expedited cross-border clearance through their participation in Canada’s Free and Secure Trade program.