The Canada Border Services Agency announced the interception and detention of 19 marine containers testing positive for low levels of man-made radiation. The agency identified the source of the radiation as Cobalt-60. Since early October 2011, marine containers contaminated with Cobalt-60 have been intercepted and detained at both the Port of Vancouver and Prince Rupert. Cobalt-60 … Read more
Black Friday, November 25 this year, kick-starts the holiday shopping season, bringing with it an expected increase in traveller volumes as Canadians cross the border in search of deals. The Canada Border Services Agency reminds Canadians to bring the correct travel documents, declare all goods and avoid travelling with valuables. Call 613-957-6500.
The president and vice-chancellor of Concordia University Frederick Lowy, together with the president of the Canada Border Services Agency Luc Portelance, co-signed a memorandum of understanding that connects the university to the Public Service of Canada through a collaboration that supports education, research and professional training. Portelance said the CBSA will play an important role … Read more
The Canada Border Services Agency has initiated investigations into the alleged injurious dumping and subsidizing of certain stainless steel sinks originating in or exported from the People's Republic of China. The investigations follow a complaint filed by Franke Kindred Canada Limited of Midland, ON, and Novanni Stainless Inc. of Coldwater, ON. The complainants allege that … Read more
The Canada Border Services Agency announced the apprehension of Jameson Seide, an individual who was listed on the CBSA "Wanted" list for criminality. Seide was apprehended by the Service de police de la Ville de Montreal on October 30. Seide is inadmissible to Canada for serious criminality. He has been convicted of trafficking in substance, … Read more
The Canada Border Services Agency announced that it is initiating investigations into the alleged injurious dumping and subsidizing of certain stainless steel sinks originating in or exported from the People's Republic of China. The investigations follow a complaint filed by Novanni Stainless Inc., of Coldwater, ON, and Franke Kindred Canada Limited, of Midland, ON. The … Read more
The Canada Border Services Agency announced that the eManifest implementation timeline for highway carriers will begin on November 1, 2011. This means on November 1, 2012, highway carriers that do not comply with the requirement to electronically transmit cargo and conveyance data ahead of arrival at the border will be denied entry and will face … Read more
The Canada Border Services Agency announced the apprehension of Satpal Singh Jhatu, listed on the CBSA "Wanted" list for criminality. Jhatu was apprehended by CBSA inland enforcement officers on October 5, in Vancouver, British Columbia, following tips from the Canadian public. Jhatu is inadmissible to Canada for serious criminality. He has been convicted of second … Read more
The Canada Border Services Agency filed 149 charges against Yafim Goikhberg, under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and the Criminal Code. He appeared in court on Sept. 26, 2011 at the Palais de Justice in Montreal. Goikhberg is accused of having induced, aided or abetted people to misrepresent themselves and of using forged documents … Read more
The Canada Border Services Agency announced the removal from Canada of a second individual identified on the CBSA "Wanted" list for serious criminality. Shameer Allie, from Guyana, was apprehended on September 15, 2011, in the Toronto area by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Immigration Task Force, following tips from the public to the Border Watch … Read more
