Ottawa – The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) reminds travellers that it can be extra busy at the border during the holiday season. Every day, the CBSA works hard to protect Canadians, support the economy and ensure the safe and efficient movement of people and goods across the border. Between January 1 and October 31, 2024, we welcomed over 80.5 …
Ottawa – The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is the second-largest revenue generator for the Government of Canada, collecting $40 billion a year in duties and taxes on all commercial goods imported to Canada. The aged technology that was being used to do this work was putting this revenue at risk. To address this risk, the CBSA Assessment and Revenue …
TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford issued the following statement following the First Ministers’ meeting between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Canada’s premiers: “For months, Ontario has been pushing the federal government to show that Canada understands, cares and is responsive to U.S. security and economic concerns, including by urging them to match U.S. tariffs on China, ban Chinese software in …
Ontario – The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) reminds travellers that it can be extra busy at the border over Black Friday and American Thanksgiving 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 the border. In 2023, we welcomed over 86 million …
Ottawa – Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, announced that the Government of Canada is investing $20.5 million in Saskatchewan through the Gun and Gang Violence Action Fund. This funding will support efforts by community organizations and law enforcement to combat gun violence and keep our communities safe. This investment builds on the success of …
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 …
