Canada Border Services Agency

• RCMP detain 8 people near Manitoba border crossing, human smuggling charges laid

  'Police conducted a traffic stops on that vehicle and eight people were arrested under the Customs Act, and the driver was also arrested.'

  Crime

  Sep 9
  
• Canada refusing entry to more foreigners, giving fewer visas: data

  In July, Canada refused entry to 5,853 foreign travellers, who were 'allowed to leave,' as Canada puts it, the most since at least January 2019, according to border agency data.

  Canada

  Sep 3
  
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• CBSA plans to use facial recognition app to track deportations: documents

  The mobile reporting app would use biometrics to confirm a person's identity and record their location data when they use the app to check in.

  Canada

  Aug 16
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• 2 women arrested after 4 suitcases full of marijuana seized at Halifax airport

  Two women were arrested at Halifax Airport earlier this week after four suitcases full of marijuana were discovered in outbound luggage, according to the RCMP.

  Crime

  Jul 24
• Canada orders deportation of ex-employee of Hamas-linked aid group

  Majeda Sarassra worked for the International Relief Fund for the Afflicted and Needy-Canada.

  Canada

  Jun 26
• CBSA strike to begin Friday if no agreement reached: union

  The union representing more than 9,000 workers at the Canada Border Services Agency said if a deal is not reached, job action would begin at 12:01 a.m. ET on Friday.

  Canada

  Jun 10
• What is flagpoling? CBSA curtails immigration services at 12 border crossings

  The Canada Border Services Agency is curtailing flagpoling that allows temporary residents to receive same-day immigration services at the U.S.-Canada crossings.

  Canada

  Jun 4
• A CBSA strike could soon cause major delays at the border. What to know

  Just as the summer travel season gets into gear, Canadians and visitors could find themselves waiting in long lines at the border.

  Canada

  Jun 2
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• Border intelligence program needs better training, analytics: evaluation

  Canada's border agency needs better training and information-processing tools to help fight everything from firearms smuggling to human trafficking, an evaluation has found.

  Canada

  May 25
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• CBSA workers vote in favour of strike action, warn of border disruptions

  Canada Border Services Agency employees could go on strike next month, which the union warns would cause 'significant disruptions' during the summer travel season.

  Canada

  May 24