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Table of Contents/Editorial (70KB PDF)

The Future is Change (112KB PDF)
Almost four years after the terrorist attacks of 9/11, there appears to be no sign of a relaxation in the legislative activity intended to secure the Canada- U.S. border.  We updated the most important changes to border security legislation this year and next. 

Not FAST Enough (144KB PDF)
Carriers are starting to realize the benefits of FAST.  But shippers continue to drag their feet when it comes to jumping onboard.  What's the best way to hurry them along?  

Make the Right Call (37KB PDF)
We provide a guide to key contacts at border security agencies on both sides of the border.  

Canada Bound (63KB PDF)
More efficient crossing of shipments through the Canadian border is caught up in typical "chicken and egg" debate: Importers consider Canada's Customs Self Assessment program too onerous.  Carriers are reluctant to join unless more importers do.  Is there a workable solution?  

Technology to the Rescue (197KB PDF)
Setting up to send electronic pre-notifications to Customs can be as simple as making a phone call.  Perhaps it's e-manifest destiny.  

Pick the Right Crossing (63KB PDF)
We provide an updated, comprehensive guide to FAST border crossings and enrolment centres. There are many new locations!  

No Secrets (118KB PDF)
There's a new wave of driver identification technology coming onstream.  It boosts security but does it sacrifice driver privacy?

Key Contacts & Website Information (584KB PDF)

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Law and the Border
by Daniel Joyce

Temporary entry possible for waiver applicants (33KB PDF)

Don't take pre-clearance rules at Customs lightly (34KB PDF)

Advance parole vs. waivers (33KB PDF)

CBP clarifies common assault admissibility (33KB PDF)

U.S. passport initiative could impact trade (34KB PDF)

To waiver or to pardon? A look at when and why (31KB PDF)

No U.S. work permits for Canadian O/Os (35KB PDF)

Criminal Code changes do affect waivers (34KB PDF)

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