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Advance information is collected, processed and disseminated using two primary systems. PAXIS uses API/PNR data to screen commercial air travellers. Targeters focusing on other traveller modes--rail, cruise ships and vessels--do not use PAXIS but receive basic pre-arrival information on the crew and/or passengers entering Canada, submitted directly to the CBSA by fax, e-mail or another non-automated method. On the goods side, TITAN processes incoming cargo using ACI data provided by commercial carriers and/or freight forwarders in the air and marine modes of transportation. Overall, this evaluation found that the major systems developed for pre-arrival targeting are sound and have excellent potential, yet there are areas where improvements to their efficiency and effectiveness can be made. As well, these systems can be expanded to other modes.
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