Partners in Protection

PIP is a voluntary program designed by Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to enhance border security throughout the supply chain. PIP increases awareness of customs compliance issues, combats organized crime and terrorism and help detect and prevent the smuggling of goods across the border. In 2007 the Government of Canada announced $11.6 million in funding to strengthen the PIP program in order to be able to achieve mutual recognition and compatibility with the U.S. Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT). Both countries now apply similar security standards and site validations when approving companies for membership in their respective trade security programs.