Terms and Conditions

Free and Secure Trade

The membership card is valid for five years provided you continue to meet all the terms and conditions of the FAST program and comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Protecting privacy and personal information

To become a FAST member, you are required to provide personal information. The CBSA uses this information to determine your eligibility for the program.

All personal information collected is protected by the CBSA under the Privacy Act. The CBSA shares this information with its partners in order to establish your eligibility. Program partners include U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the RCMP, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Canadian Security Intelligence Service.

The FAST application forms outline why the information is being collected and how you can exercise your right to access that information.

Penalties for providing false information

Your application may be denied if you fail to provide true, accurate and complete information to the FAST program. Severe penalties are provided by law for knowingly and wilfully falsifying or concealing a material fact, or using any false document in submitting your application. A false representation also may result in the denial of this and any other application you may make for any benefit under Canadian and U.S. border services.