The Canada Border Services Agency and U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced that Canada and the United States have increased and harmonized the value thresholds for expedited customs clearance to CDN $2,500 and USD $2,500 respectively. This is an increase from the current levels of CDN $1,600 for Canada and USD $2,000 for the United … Read more
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced the removal of Luis Rodriguez Valdez, whose profile was added to the "Wanted by the CBSA" list on Oct. 12, 2012. Valdez was removed on Dec. 12, 2012 and is the 25th individual from the "Wanted by the CBSA" list to be removed. Valdez was arrested by members … Read more
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated the implementation of name tags for all frontline CBSA officers on Dec. 11, 2012. In response to this implementation, some border services officers invoked their legislated right to refuse to work on the basis of concerns for their health and safety. Human Resources and Skills Development Canada Labour … Read more
The Canada Border Services Agency said the Ambassador Bridge and Blue Water Bridge ports of entry are experiencing a service disruption and border users may encounter delays. The current disruption is a result of work refusals by several officers at these ports of entry, who question the health and safety implications of wearing a name … Read more
On behalf of Public Safety Minister Vic Toews (Provencher, Man.), Conservative MP Patricia Davidson (Sarnia-Lambton, Ont.) announced that Canada is delivering on a key Beyond the Border Action Plan commitment to reduce border delays for trusted traders. Through the action plan, Canada and the U.S. are working to enhance the benefits of their trusted trader … Read more
The Canada Border Services Agency released statistics for the second quarter of the 2012/2013 fiscal year. The full release is available online. Call 613-957-6500.
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced the removals of Eton Dacosta and Saeed Ibrahim Jama from Canada and the apprehension of Daniel Alexander Brown. All three individuals are featured on the "Wanted by the CBSA" list. More information is available online. Call 613-957-6500.
The Canadian Border Services Agency announced that there have been no reductions of front-line staff in the inspection lanes at ports of entry over Black Friday. The agency has planned for the anticipated heavy traffic volumes this Black Friday weekend, with an awareness of the potential impact of a strong Canadian dollar and the new exemption … Read more
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced the removal of Freddy Roland Crawford Venegas, who was featured on the "Wanted by the CBSA" list. Venegas was removed from Canada on Nov. 18, 2012. Venegas is the 22nd individual from the "Wanted by the CBSA" list to be removed. The full release is available online. Call … Read more
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced the 34th apprehension of a person on the "Wanted by the CBSA" list. On Nov. 1, CBSA Inland Enforcement officers in Toronto arrested Freddy Roland Crawford Venegas. Venegas, who is inadmissible to Canada for failing to comply with the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, is currently in CBSA … Read more
