Ontario – The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announces that it intends to adjust hours of service at 35 land ports of entry across Canada as of 12:01 am (local time) on January 6, 2025. This announcement, determined in collaboration with the United States, will enhance overall security for both countries. It will allow the CBSA to use its resources …
Montréal – The new modernized facilities at the Sainte-Aurélie border crossing are now in service. This is the result of a $4 million investment as part of the Land Border Crossing Project, which will upgrade several ports of entry across the country to improve the border crossing experience for travellers, provide border services officers with upgraded infrastructure and technology, and deliver on …
Ottawa – The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has issued a temporary halt on removals to Lebanon. This measure is being taken given that the situation in Lebanon is volatile and unpredictable due to violent and intensifying clashes, including daily rocket and missile fire as well as air strikes. The temporary halt, known as an Administrative Deferral of Removals (ADR), is imposed …
Ottawa – As part of their commitment to public safety, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and Correctional Service Canada (CSC) are working together to develop an agreement for the temporary use of CSC space to house a small number of high-risk immigration detainees. This follows legislative changes enacted on June 20, 2024, which allows the temporary use (until June 2029) of federal correctional …
Ottawa – The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) reminds travellers that the Labour Day long weekend can be extra busy at the border. It’s the time of year when Canada welcomes many international students, returning residents as well as travellers enjoying the last long weekend of summer. Every day, the CBSA works hard to protect Canadians, support the economy and …
Ottawa – The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced that, effective August 1, 2024, the hours of service at the Stanstead Route 143 border crossing will be 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week. The new service hours align with the hours of operation at the corresponding U.S. port of entry at Derby Line Route 5. In general, …
Montréal – The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) offers a few tips to travellers who will be crossing the border on their return from the construction holidays in Quebec. The CBSA dedicates significant efforts to planning and preparing for peak periods, including long weekends and summer months. We monitor traveller volumes and plan to minimize border wait times at land …
Vancouver – The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is dedicated to investigating and prosecuting individuals who import firearms parts to make and distribute unregulated 3D printed guns. On June 19, 2024, the CBSA charged Brodie Alexander McDonald under the Criminal Code of Canada (CCC) with one count of each of the following: Weapons trafficking under S.99(1) of the CCC Possession …
Ottawa – The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) reminds travellers of what to expect when crossing the border for the upcoming Canada Day and US Independence Day holidays. Every day, the CBSA works hard to protect Canadians, support the economy and ensure the safe and efficient movement of people and goods across our borders. In 2023, we welcomed over 86M …
Montréal – The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) reminds travellers of what to expect when crossing the border for the Fête nationale du Québec long weekend. Every day, the CBSA works hard to protect Canadians, support the economy and ensure the safe and efficient movement of people and goods across our borders. In 2023, we welcomed over 86M travellers and …
