TraceSafe Inc (CSE:TSF), a global leader in wearable safety tech, has announced that it is now a member of the Future Borders Coalition.
The coalition helps to advance the efficiency and security of the Canada-US border, which has been closed for non-essential travel for over one year due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
TraceSafe said that, given its unique experience using technology to enhance safety and efficiency for governments and border crossings around the world, the new partnership will be a strong foundation for the border's eventual re-opening.
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With the largest trade and travel bilateral relationship in the world, Canada and the US have a long history of innovation. At its height, two-way trade reached $800 billion per year and more than 300,000 people crossed the border daily, the company noted.
"With this partnership, TraceSafe's goal is to support the Future Borders Coalition to continue the work of accelerating a cohesive border vision based on improvements in technology, processes, facilities and innovation," said TraceSafe CEO Wayne Lloyd in a statement.
"Even though we are all eager to see the Canada-U.S. border reopen for non-essential travel, it's important to do so through a secure, efficient and science-based phased approach - which is what TraceSafe and Future Borders Coalition are dedicated to facilitating."
TraceSafe said it will sit on the Future Borders Coalition border recovery working group, which includes the Air Border Task Force, Land Border Task Force, and the Supply Chain Goods/Management Task Force. In this role, the firm will contribute to the shaping of global standards and best practices in the post-COVID-19 world, ensuring a sustainable recovery for all.
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