CBSA on housing high-risk immigration detainees

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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 …

CBSA modifies hours of service at Stanstead Route 143 border crossing

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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, …

Chief Mountain port of entry re-opens for summer

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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 …

CBSA to process ATIP requests electronically faster

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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 …

CBSA firearm investigation in Delta leads to criminal charges

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Vancouver – The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is committed to protecting Canadians by keeping prohibited firearms and weapons out of our communities. As a result of a criminal investigation by the CBSA, Bryce Cameron McDonald, a resident of Delta, British Columbia, has been charged with 18 firearm and weapon related offences. In April 2022, the CBSA Criminal Investigations Section …

CBSA gives tips for smoother travel this season

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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 …

Steering Committee Meeting of US Canada Joint Action Plan on Opioids

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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 …

CBSA hosts 1st Five Eyes Export Enforcement Forum in Ottawa

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Ottawa – This week, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) hosted the first Five Eyes working group focused on export controls and sanctions enforcement with a view to enhancing global security. This forum brought together delegates from Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand, and demonstrates the shared value and importance each country places on counter-proliferation and …