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 …
BRAMPTON – The City of Brampton welcomes the Federal Government’s announcement of the implementation of the National Action Plan on Combatting Auto Theft. Auto theft continues to have a negative impact on the city and the Action Plan is a significant step in combatting this. The Action Plan is focused on disrupting, dismantling and prosecuting the organized crime groups involved …
Calgary – The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is advising travellers that the Chief Mountain port of entry will be open for the summer season from today, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, to Monday, September 30, 2024. Chief Mountain is located along Highway 6 in Alberta on the boundary of Waterton Lakes National Park. In 2023, over 55,000 travellers crossed the …
Ottawa – The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) provided an update on its ability to process Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) requests electronically, after information stored on 40 CBSA servers was made inaccessible during infrastructure maintenance performed by Shared Services Canada (SSC) on February 8, 2024. Since the previous update on February 21, 2024, SSC and CBSA have been working …
Little Gold – The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is advising travellers that the Little Gold Creek port of entry will open for the summer season on Friday, May 17. Seasonal hours of operation will be from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm Pacific Daylight Time, seven days a week. The port is scheduled to remain open until Sunday, September 15. This …
Ottawa – With boating season fast approaching, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) reminds all private boaters of their entry and reporting obligations when navigating Canadian waters or entering Canada by boat. Understanding the reporting requirements will ensure a safe and enjoyable season on the water. These are the top travel tips for boaters entering Canada: Know before you go. Before …
