Canada Border Services
Ontario man files $7M lawsuit over 16 ‘wrongful’ charges related to human trafficking
An Ontario man said his life was ruined after being wrongfully arrested on 16 charges related to human trafficking in 2014. Continue reading
Suspects with ties to South America arrested after a residential break-in, shoplifting spree in the GTA
Halton police say the investigation kicked off in early May after a tip from Montreal Police. Continue reading
Construction at Peace Arch crossing could mean delays for drivers
By Robyn Crawford Reporter
Travellers can expect lane closures until the end of March, according to the Canada Border Services Agency. Continue reading
Nigerian man wanted in Texas on child pornography charges still detained in Canada
Nearly five months after consenting to extradition, Adesanya Prince is still detained north of Montreal. Continue reading
Surge in maritime trade provides opportunities for drug and car smugglers
The additional containers present an opportunity for criminals to capitalize on limited law enforcement resources and hide more contraband among the legitimate goods Continue reading
CBSA and Montreal port dip toe into blockchain to tug shipping into digital age
The federal customs agency and the country’s second-biggest port said they’re dipping their toes into a digital database that functions as a “distributed ledger,” sharing and syncing up data from ocean carriers, ports and wholesalers from Singapore to Peru. Continue reading
Ducklings saved by Canada Border Services officer
Ducklings waddling by traffic on Canada Day in Emerson were given safe haven by Canada Border Services Agency. Continue reading
Canada is failing to deport criminals. Here’s why it can take years, sometimes decades
Still Here. A Global News investigation exposes troubles in the system meant to remove dangerous foreign citizens from Canada. In Part 1, the story of a Sudanese who was supposed to be deported years ago. Continue reading
Halifax human rights advocates send message of support for Abdoul Abdi
Abdi was a child refugee from Somalia who came to Nova Scotia with his sister. He’s now fighting deportation back to a country where his family feels his life would be in danger. Continue reading
Businessman accused of bilking Filipino workers pleads guilty in Halifax court
He allegedly counselled the workers to lie about their wages if they wanted to stay in Canada – with some working for as low as $3.13 per hour. Continue reading