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FREE SECURE TRADE PROGRAM [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2008-06-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- National and International Security
- Customs and Excise
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- expedited clearance
1, record 1, English, expedited%20clearance
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- expedited customs clearance 2, record 1, English, expedited%20customs%20clearance
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The FAST(Free and Secure Trade) program will feature :... expedited clearance of low-risk transborder shipments by reducing the information required to meet customs requirements, dedicating lanes at major crossings to FAST participants, using common technology, and focusing limited physical examinations to matters related to public security and safety. 3, record 1, English, - expedited%20clearance
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité nationale et internationale
- Douanes et accise
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- dédouanement accéléré
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9douanement%20acc%C3%A9l%C3%A9r%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Pour permettre] un dédouanement accéléré des marchandises à faible risque [...] le nombre de renseignements exigés pour satisfaire aux exigences douanières sera réduit, des voies seront réservées aux grands postes frontaliers pour les participants du programme EXPRES, une technologie commune sera utilisée et les inspections des marchandises se limiteront aux questions liées à la sécurité publique. 2, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9douanement%20acc%C3%A9l%C3%A9r%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-03-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of International Programs
- National and International Security
- Customs and Excise
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Free and Secure Trade Program
1, record 2, English, Free%20and%20Secure%20Trade%20Program
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- FAST Program 1, record 2, English, FAST%20Program
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Canada and the United States(U. S.) have agreed to align, to the maximum extent possible, their customs commercial programs along their shared border. This agreement marks the creation of the Free and Secure Trade(FAST) program, which is the result of a shared objective to enhance the security and safety of Canadians and Americans, while enhancing the economic prosperity of both countries. 1, record 2, English, - Free%20and%20Secure%20Trade%20Program
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes internationaux
- Sécurité nationale et internationale
- Douanes et accise
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Programme d'expéditions rapides et sécuritaires
1, record 2, French, Programme%20d%27exp%C3%A9ditions%20rapides%20et%20s%C3%A9curitaires
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Programme EXPRES 1, record 2, French, Programme%20EXPRES
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Canada et les États-Unis ont convenu d'harmoniser autant que possible leurs programmes commerciaux des douanes le long de leur frontière commune. Ils ont donc établi le Programme d'expéditions rapides et sécuritaires (EXPRES), conformément à leur objectif commun qui consiste à améliorer la sécurité des Canadiens et des Américains tout en augmentant la prospérité des deux pays. 1, record 2, French, - Programme%20d%27exp%C3%A9ditions%20rapides%20et%20s%C3%A9curitaires
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de programas internacionales
- Seguridad nacional e internacional
- Aduana e impuestos internos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Programa de Expediciones Rápidas y Seguras
1, record 2, Spanish, Programa%20de%20Expediciones%20R%C3%A1pidas%20y%20Seguras
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
- Programa EXPRES 1, record 2, Spanish, Programa%20EXPRES
masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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