The Canada Border Services Agency announced the seizure of 19 handguns and 32 over-capacity magazines. On March 23, 2018, a U.S. traveller seeking entry to Canada at the Pacific Highway port of entry was referred for a secondary examination. CBSA Detector Dog Services were called in to assist. The full release is available online. Call … Read more
The Canada Border Services Agency and the Halifax International Airport Authority announced today that Primary Inspection Kiosks and the eDeclaration mobile application are operating at Halifax Stanfield International Airport. PIK are next generation technology that offer self-service options for international air travellers arriving in Canada. The full release is available online. Call 902-426-0900.
The Canada Border Services Agency announced that it is launching an investigation into whether or not certain copper pipe fittings originating in or exported from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam are being sold at unfair prices in Canada. It will also investigate whether or not subsidies are being applied to certain CPF originating in or exported from Vietnam. The full release is available online. Call 613-957-6500.
The Canada Border Services Agency announced that two individuals appeared by counsel at the Laval Courthouse to face 32 charges under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act related to hiring illegal workers. The full release is available online. Call 514-350-6130.
The Canada Border Services Agency announced that it is launching an investigation into whether or not certain polyethylene terephthalate resin (PET resin) originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China, the Republic of India, the Sultanate of Oman and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is being sold at unfair prices in Canada. It … Read more
The Canada Border Services Agency announced the recent seizure of two weapons at the Pigeon River port of entry. On August 8, 2017, two individuals seeking entry to Canada were referred for secondary examination. Border services officers located the handgun, with one round in the chamber, and also found a stun gun. They seized the weapons and … Read more
The Canada Border Services Agency and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police announced that a seizure of approximately 200 kg of hashish at the Port of Halifax resulted in one arrest. The goods were destined for Ontario, where the arrest occurred. The full release is available online. Call 902-426-0900.
Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale (Regina-Wascana, Sask.), following his meeting with Israeli Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan, formally announced the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) with the Israel Tax Authority (ITA) regarding their respective Trusted Trader programs. The full release is available online. Call 613-998-5681.
Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale (Regina-Wascana, Sask.) announced the signing of a contract between the Canada Border Services Agency and the Canadian Red Cross for the monitoring of Canada’s immigration detainees to ensure they are treated in compliance with domestic and international standards. The CRC’s monitoring activities will include regular visits throughout the year to detention facilities … Read more
The Canada Border Services Agency announced the signing of a Mutual Recognition Arrangement with Australia’s Department of Immigration and Border Protection regarding their respective Trusted Trader programs. The signing took place earlier this month on the margins of the World Customs Organization Council Sessions in Brussels, Belgium. Trusted Trader programs enhance the security and integrity … Read more
