Ottawa – The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) reminds travellers of what to expect when crossing the border during March break. Everyday, 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 86,575,393 travellers and intercepted over 72,200 kg of prohibited drugs, …
Ottawa – Shared Services Canada (SSC) and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) advised today that they are working to restore CBSA’s ability to process Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) requests electronically. On February 8, 2024, information in 40 CBSA servers was made inaccessible during infrastructure maintenance performed by SSC. SSC and CBSA have since been working together and engaging with experts across the government and private sector vendors …
Ottawa – The Government of Canada issued a statement following the release of the Auditor General’s performance audit on ArriveCAN: “We thank the Auditor General of Canada, Karen Hogan, and her team for their work and welcome the recommendations laid out in today’s report. Together with the recent review done by the Procurement Ombud, this report has identified unacceptable gaps …
Mississauga – The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is committed to disrupting the flow of illicit drugs from entering Canada and preventing danger to our communities. The CBSA announced today the seizure of 29 kg of suspected cocaine, found in a commercial aircraft. On November 30, 2023, border services officers working with the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) Region Specialized Border …
Drugs seized by CBSA officers on March 29, 2023, after being found within the false side of a suitcase. Abbotsford – The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) are committed to safeguarding our country and keeping illegal and dangerous drugs from reaching our communities. On March 29, 2023, CBSA officers at the Abbotsford International …
Brampton – Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown talks on auto theft. He said: “Auto theft funds organized crime and I am renewing my calls in 2024 for the Canada Border Services Agency to take action. It’s long overdue to put the brakes on auto thefts in Canada. From a policing perspective locally we are doing everything we can, including adding a …
Ottawa – The holiday season is a busy time at the border. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has a few tips for smoother travel, which you should know before you go. Everyday, the CBSA works hard to protect Canadians, support the economy, and ensure the safe and efficient movement of people and goods across our borders. Our 2023 Year in …
Mississauga – The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is helping to keep our communities safe by disrupting the flow of illicit drugs into Canada. The CBSA announced today the seizure of over 14 kg of suspected cocaine, found in a commercial aircraft at Toronto Pearson International Airport. On November 3, 2023, border services officers working with the Greater Toronto Area …
WASHINGTON – The following joint statement was released by the Governments of Canada and the United States of America. Canada and the United States are committed to combatting the devastating overdose crisis and the toxic illegal drug supply driving it. Through the Joint Action Plan on Opioids (OAP), our two countries continue to work jointly on public health and public safety …
Surrey – The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) are committed to safeguarding our country and keeping illegal and dangerous drugs from reaching our communities. On July 16, 2023, CBSA border officers at the Pacific Highway Commercial port of entry in Surrey, BC, seized approximately 65 kg of cocaine. The drugs were discovered after …
