The Government of Canada announced that Canada and the United States (U.S.) are delivering on key Beyond the Border Action Plan commitments related to joint Trusted Traveller and Trusted Trader programs, including the official opening of the eGate pilot project that allows NEXUS members extended expedited passage at the Peace Bridge port of entry in … Read more
Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) announced that the NEXUS program has surpassed its one millionth member milestone. The bi-national program administered in collaboration with the United States (U.S.) has been growing in popularity since its inception, as more travellers realize the benefits of membership. The full release is available online. Call 613-957-6500.
The government announced the opening of an additional NEXUS lane at the Ambassador Bridge port of entry in Windsor, Ontario. This new lane will be used to process NEXUS members during high-volume periods and as a regular lane at other times. There are now three NEXUS lanes at the Ambassador Bridge crossing, bringing the total … Read more
Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) and International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, B.C.) announced the launch of a pilot project that makes it easier and faster for Canadian business people to travel to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) region. Under the pilot, Canadian business travellers who are NEXUS members can now apply for an APEC … Read more
The Canada Border Services Agency announced that it is initiating investigations into the alleged injurious dumping and subsidizing of certain concrete reinforcing bar originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China, the Republic of Korea and the Republic of Turkey. Call 613-957-6500.
Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) announced that Lark Projects Ltd of Surrey, B.C. has been awarded a $17.7 million contract for infrastructure improvements to the Aldergrove port of entry in British Columbia. These investments will include additional primary inspection lanes, including a dedicated NEXUS lane, a larger traveler processing facility, and a commercial examination … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Roxanne James (Scarborough Centre, Ont.) highlighted six new additions to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) “Wanted by the CBSA” list, as well as one arrest and one removal. The full release and more information is available online. Call 613-957-6500.
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced the arrests of two persons featured on the Wanted by the CBSA list: Simon Richard Cova and Robert Faci. Cova was arrested on Feb. 19, 2014, and Faci on Feb. 21, 2014. Cova was arrested in Toronto by the Toronto Immigration Task Force and is inadmissible to Canada for serious criminality for … Read more
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced the arrest of Vinbert Anthony Samuels. Samuels, who was posted on the Wanted by the CBSA website, was arrested in the Greater Toronto Area on Feb. 6, 2014. The Wanted by the CBSA program, established in 2011, was created to enlist the help of Canadians in locating individuals ordered … Read more
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced the arrest of Wei Can Xie. Xie, who was posted on the Wanted by the CBSA website, was arrested in the Greater Toronto Area on Jan. 17, 2014. The Wanted by the CBSA program, established in 2011, was created to enlist the help of Canadians in locating individuals ordered … Read more
