Canada Border Services Agency

Canada Border Services AgencyCanada News Centre2026-08-05T12:03:04-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svg392 stolen vehicles recovered in Project NoCargo pilot, valued at $28 millionhttps://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/08/392-stolen-vehicles-recovered-in-project-nocargo-pilot-valued-at-28-million.html

392 stolen vehicles recovered in Project NoCargo pilot, valued at $28 million

Canada Border Services Agency2026-08-05T11:00:26-04:00CBSA to end Commercial Driver Registration Program due to low uptakehttps://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/07/cbsa-to-end-commercial-driver-registration-program-due-to-low-uptake.html

CBSA to end Commercial Driver Registration Program due to low uptake

Canada Border Services Agency2026-07-30T10:01:33-04:00CBSA officers seize 380 kg of methamphetamine and cocaine at Coutts port of entry in Albertahttps://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/07/cbsa-officers-seize-380-kg-of-methamphetamine-and-cocaine-at-coutts-port-of-entry-in-alberta.html

CBSA officers at the Coutts, AB port of entry seized 380 kg of methamphetamine and cocaine hidden in a commercial truck.

Canada Border Services Agency2026-07-29T12:00:00-04:00Canada Border Services Agency: Gordie Howe International Bridge Port of Entryhttps://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/07/gordie-howe-international-bridge-port-of-entry.html

Canada Border Services Agency: Gordie Howe International Bridge Port of Entry

Canada Border Services Agency2026-07-24T11:58:59-04:00Nearly 1.7 tonnes of illegal drugs seized in one of the largest drug busts by weight in Ontariohttps://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/07/nearly-14-tonnes-of-illegal-drugs-seized-in-one-of-the-largest-drug-busts-by-weight-in-ontario-drugs-seized-valued-at-more-than-124-million.html

A multi-jurisdictional, cross-border investigation resulted in the seizure of nearly 1.7 tonnes of illegal drugs, including suspected cocaine, methamphetamine and opium marking one of the most significant drug seizures in a single investigation in Ontario. This intelligence-led joint forces investigation, named Project Bay, focused on disrupting the importation and trafficking of illegal drugs with a nexus to the international border.

Canada Border Services Agency2026-07-23T10:32:37-04:00CBSA seizes 300 kg of methamphetamine in shipping container destined for the Philippineshttps://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/07/cbsa-seizes-300-kg-of-methamphetamine-in-shipping-container-destined-for-the-philippines.html

CBSA seized 300 kg of methamphetamine in shipping container destined for the Philippines

Canada Border Services Agency2026-07-17T09:57:11-04:00CBSA investigation leads to conviction for counselling immigration misrepresentation in Saskatchewanhttps://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/07/cbsa-investigation-leads-to-a-sentence-for-counselling-immigration-misrepresentation.html

A CBSA criminal investigation into counselling immigration misrepresentation scheme in Saskatchewan leads to a two-year conditional sentence.

Canada Border Services Agency2026-07-10T12:00:00-04:00CBSA lays 12 criminal charges in immigration fraud casehttps://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/07/cbsa-lays-12-criminal-charges-in-immigration-fraud-case.html

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has laid multiple criminal charges after investigating an immigration scheme that defrauded international students of an estimated $126,000.

Canada Border Services Agency2026-07-07T10:00:32-04:00CBSA seizes 26.6 kg of methamphetamine and 59.24 kg of other narcotics during export-focused Operation Sky Shieldhttps://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/06/cbsa-seizes-266-kg-of-methamphetamine-and-5924-kg-of-other-narcotics-during-export-focused-operation-sky-shield.html

CBSA seizes 26.6 kg of methamphetamine and 59.24 kg of other narcotics during export-focused Operation Sky Shield

Canada Border Services Agency2026-07-02T10:10:06-04:00The CBSA is making it quicker and easier for international travellers to catch connecting flights at Canadian airportshttps://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/06/the-cbsa-is-making-it-quicker-and-easier-for-international-travellers-to-catch-connecting-flights-at-canadian-airports.html

The CBSA is making it quicker and easier for international travellers to catch connecting flights at Canadian airports

Canada Border Services Agency2026-06-26T10:00:15-04:00CBSA lays criminal charges after seizing prohibited firearms in Lansdownehttps://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/06/cbsa-lays-criminal-charges-after-seizing-prohibited-firearms-in-lansdowne.html

The Canada Border Services Agency has laid multiple charges against two individuals after seizing several firearms, ammunition, magazines and suspected narcotics at the Lansdowne (Thousand Islands Bridge) port of entry.

Canada Border Services Agency2026-06-26T10:00:00-04:00Canada and Uruguay Sign Customs Mutual Assistance Agreement to Strengthen Trade Securityhttps://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/06/canada-and-uruguay-sign-customs-mutual-assistance-agreement-to-strengthen-trade-security.html

Canada and Uruguay Sign Customs Mutual Assistance Agreement to Strengthen Trade Security

Canada Border Services Agency2026-06-26T09:15:00-04:00CBSA provides update on enforcement actions targeting extortion across Canadahttps://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/06/cbsa-provides-update-on-enforcement-actions-targeting-extortion-across-canada.html

CBSA provides update on enforcement actions targeting extortion across Canada

Canada Border Services Agency2026-06-25T11:00:00-04:00RCMP Federal Policing – Eastern Region charges St. John’s man after CBSA intercepts prohibited device being imported into Canadahttps://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/06/rcmp-federal-policing--eastern-region-charges-st-johns-man-after-cbsa-intercepts-prohibited-device-being-imported-into-canada.html

RCMP Federal Policing – Eastern Region charges St. John’s man after CBSA intercepts prohibited device being imported into Canada

Canada Border Services Agency2026-06-24T15:41:42-04:00CBSA seizes more than half a tonne of opium concealed in paper shipmenthttps://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/06/cbsa-seizes-more-than-half-a-tonne-of-opium-concealed-in-paper-shipment.html

CBSA seizes more than half a tonne of opium concealed in paper

Canada Border Services Agency2026-06-23T13:01:37-04:00Planning summer travels? The CBSA gives tips to plan your trip into Canadahttps://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/06/planning-summer-travels-the-cbsa-gives-tips-to-plan-your-trip-into-canada.html

Planning summer travels? The CBSA gives tips to plan your trip into Canada

Canada Border Services Agency2026-06-22T10:00:38-04:00The CBSA launches investigation into the alleged dumping of wheat gluten from Italy, Poland, and the United Kingdomhttps://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/06/the-cbsa-launches-investigation-into-the-alleged-dumping-of-wheat-gluten-from-italy-poland-and-the-united-kingdom.html

The CBSA launches investigation into the alleged dumping of wheat gluten from Italy, Poland, and the United Kingdom

Canada Border Services Agency2026-06-19T13:00:00-04:00CBSA investigation results in the seizure of 22 illegal firearms, 8 suppressors, and illegal drugs in Sooke, B.C.https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/06/cbsa-investigation-results-in-the-seizure-of-22-illegal-firearms-8-suppressors-and-illegal-drugs-in-sooke-bc.html

CBSA investigation results in the seizure of 22 illegal firearms, 8 suppressors, and illegal drugs in Sooke, B.C.

Canada Border Services Agency2026-06-16T12:58:17-04:00Canada, the Netherlands, Belgium and France strengthen their partnership to combat international drug traffickinghttps://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/06/canada-the-netherlands-belgium-and-france-strengthen-their-partnership-to-combat-international-drug-trafficking.html

Canada, the Netherlands, Belgium and France strengthen their partnership to combat international drug trafficking

Canada Border Services Agency2026-06-05T16:49:27-04:00CBSA investigation results in charges for significant firearms and drug offenceshttps://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/06/cbsa-investigation-results-in-charges-for-significant-firearms-and-drug-offences.html

B.C. resident charged with 21 counts for significant firearm and drug offences, following CBSA investigation

Canada Border Services Agency2026-06-05T13:00:35-04:00The CBSA shares tips on travelling to Toronto for FIFA World Cup 2026™https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/05/the-cbsa-shares-tips-on-travelling-to-toronto-for-fifa-world-cup-2026.html

The CBSA shares tips on travelling to Toronto for FIFA World Cup 2026™

Canada Border Services Agency2026-05-28T14:18:08-04:00The CBSA shares tips on travelling to Vancouver for FIFA World Cup 2026™https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/05/the-cbsa-shares-tips-on-travelling-to-vancouver-for-fifa-world-cup-2026.html

The CBSA shares tips on travelling to Vancouver for FIFA World Cup 2026™

Canada Border Services Agency2026-05-28T14:18:03-04:00The CBSA shares tips on travelling to Canada for FIFA World Cup 2026™https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/05/the-cbsa-shares-tips-on-travelling-to-canada-for-fifa-world-cup-2026.html

The CBSA shares tips on travelling to Canada for FIFA World Cup 2026™

Canada Border Services Agency2026-05-28T14:17:56-04:00The CBSA reminds boaters in Northwest Ontario of reporting requirementshttps://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/05/the-cbsa-reminds-boaters-in-northwest-ontario-of-reporting-requirements.html

The Canada Border Services Agency reminds private boaters of their reporting obligations when entering Canada by boat in Northwest Ontario.

Canada Border Services Agency2026-05-20T10:00:00-04:00Little Gold Creek port of entry to open for summer seasonhttps://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/05/little-gold-creek-port-of-entry-to-open-for-summer-season.html

The Little Gold Creek Yukon port of entry is scheduled to open for the 2026 summer season on Friday, May 22 at 9:00 am PDT. The port is scheduled to remain open until Sept 15.

Canada Border Services Agency2026-05-12T13:00:00-04:00Travelling to Canada for Victoria Day? The CBSA gives tips to plan your triphttps://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/05/travelling-to-canada-for-victoria-day-the-cbsa-gives-tips-to-plan-your-trip.html

Travelling to Canada for Victoria Day? The CBSA gives tips to plan your trip

Canada Border Services Agency2026-05-12T10:00:08-04:00Closure of the seasonal Four Falls, NB port of entry extended permanentlyhttps://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/05/closure-of-the-seasonal-four-falls-nb-port-of-entry-extended-permanently.html

Closure of the seasonal Four Falls, NB port of entry extended permanently

Canada Border Services Agency2026-05-11T10:30:26-04:00Chief Mountain port of entry opens for the summer seasonhttps://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/05/chief-mountain-port-of-entry-opens-for-the-summer-season.html

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is advising travellers that the Chief Mountain port of entry will be open for the summer season from Friday, May 15, 2026, to Wednesday, September 30, 2026.

Canada Border Services Agency2026-05-07T10:59:41-04:00RCMP and CBSA dismantle crime group after nearly 250 kg of cocaine is detected in shipping container in Halifaxhttps://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/05/rcmp-and-cbsa-dismantle-crime-group-after-nearly-250-kg-of-cocaine-is-detected-in-shipping-container-in-halifax.html

RCMP and CBSA dismantle crime group after nearly 250 kg of cocaine is detected in shipping container in Halifax

Canada Border Services Agency2026-05-07T10:03:02-04:00CBSA immigration fraud investigation in Saskatchewan leads to conviction and 75K finehttps://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/04/cbsa-immigration-fraud-investigation-in-saskatchewan-leads-to-conviction-and-75k-fine0.html

Following an investigation by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), Regina resident Abdulkader Ali pleaded guilty to two charges related to the falsification of immigration documents in Saskatchewan Provincial Court on February 17, 2026.

Canada Border Services Agency2026-04-30T11:01:17-04:00The CBSA reminds private boaters of reporting requirements https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/04/the-cbsa-reminds-private-boaters-of-reporting-requirements.html

The CBSA reminds private boaters of reporting requirements

Canada Border Services Agency2026-04-27T10:00:23-04:00Canada expands CBSA customs service at the Port of Québechttps://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/04/canada-expands-cbsa-customs-service-at-the-port-of-quebec.html

Canada expands CBSA customs service at the Port of Québec

Canada Border Services Agency2026-04-24T12:01:56-04:00The Honourable Joël Lightbound will make an announcement regarding the Port of Québec https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/04/the-honourable-joel-lightbound-will-make-an-announcement-regarding-the-port-of-quebec.html

The Honourable Joël Lightbound will make an announcement regarding the Port of Québec

Canada Border Services Agency2026-04-23T13:00:00-04:00The CBSA launches investigations into the alleged dumping and subsidizing of steel racks from Chinahttps://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/04/the-cbsa-launches-investigations-into-the-alleged-dumping-and-subsidizing-of-steel-racks-from-china.html

The CBSA launches investigations into the alleged dumping and subsidizing of steel racks from China

Canada Border Services Agency2026-04-23T11:00:00-04:00CBSA investigation results in firearms seizure and charges against two individuals in Ottawahttps://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/04/cbsa-investigation-results-in-firearms-seizure-and-charges-against-two-individuals-in-ottawa.html

The Canada Border Services Agency laid multiple charges against two individuals on March 18, 2026, after seizing several firearms and prohibited weapons from a residence in Ottawa, Ontario.

Canada Border Services Agency2026-04-15T10:00:00-04:00The CBSA launches investigations into the alleged dumping and subsidizing of certain types of plywood from Chinahttps://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/04/the-cbsa-launches-investigations-into-the-alleged-dumping-and-subsidizing-of-certain-types-of-plywood-from-china.html

The CBSA launches investigations into the alleged dumping and subsidizing of certain types of plywood from China

Canada Border Services Agency2026-04-14T13:00:00-04:00RCMP lays charges after CBSA seizes seven fraudulent passports hidden in a commercial shipmenthttps://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/04/rcmp-lays-charges-after-cbsa-makes-an-arrest-and-seizes-seven-fraudulent-passports-hidden-in-a-commercial-shipment.html

RCMP lays charges after CBSA seizes seven fraudulent passports hidden in a commercial shipment

Canada Border Services Agency2026-04-14T09:55:00-04:00CBSA and RCMP joint immigration investigation into Banff-area hotels leads to conviction and $70K finehttps://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/04/cbsa-and-rcmp-joint-immigration-investigation-into-banff-area-hotels-leads-to-conviction-and-70k-fine.html

Following a joint investigation by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), Kevin Kielty pleaded guilty in the Alberta Court of Justice on March 2, 2026, to two counts of unauthorized employment of foreign nationals.

Canada Border Services Agency2026-04-13T12:02:16-04:00The CBSA is deploying new border services officers and the first specialized fentanyl canine teamshttps://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/04/the-cbsa-is-deploying-new-border-services-officers-and-the-first-specialized-fentanyl-canine-teams.html

The CBSA is deploying new border services officers and the first specialized fentanyl canine teams

Canada Border Services Agency2026-04-02T14:20:29-04:00CBSA officers seize 86.9 kg of cocaine at Coutts port of entry in Albertahttps://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/04/cbsa-officers-seize-869-kg-of-cocaine-at-coutts-port-of-entry-in-alberta.html

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is the first line of defence to stop illegal drugs and contraband from entering Canada. On February 15, 2026, CBSA border services officers at Coutts port of entry in southern Alberta intercepted and seized 86.9 kg of suspected cocaine from a commercial truck.

Canada Border Services Agency2026-04-02T11:00:55-04:00Government of Canada announces new Sufferance Warehouse at the Port of Hamilton, Ontario to facilitate secure and efficient tradehttps://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/04/government-of-canada-announces-new-sufferance-warehouse-at-the-port-of-hamilton-ontario-to-facilitate-secure-and-efficient-trade.html

Government of Canada announces new Sufferance Warehouse at the Port of Hamilton, Ontario to facilitate secure and efficient trade

Canada Border Services Agency2026-04-01T10:59:30-04:00Secretary of State van Koeverden on behalf of Minister Anandasangaree to announce new Sufferance Warehouse in Hamilton, Ontariohttps://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/03/secretary-of-state-van-koeverden-on-behalf-of-minister-anandasangaree-to-announce-new-sufferance-warehouse-in-hamilton-ontario.html

Secretary of State van Koeverden on behalf of Minister Anandasangaree to announce new Sufferance Warehouse in Hamilton, Ontario

Canada Border Services Agency2026-03-31T10:30:13-04:00Travelling to Canada for Easter? The CBSA gives tips to plan your triphttps://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/03/travelling-to-canada-for-easter-the-cbsa-gives-tips-to-plan-your-trip.html

Travelling to Canada for Easter? The CBSA gives tips to plan your trip

Canada Border Services Agency2026-03-31T10:00:50-04:00The CBSA shares tips on importing commercial goods to Canada for FIFA World Cup 2026™https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/03/cbsa-tips-importing-commercial-goods.html

The CBSA shares tips on importing commercial goods to Canada for FIFA World Cup 2026™

Canada Border Services Agency2026-03-25T14:00:00-04:00CBSA issues a temporary halt on removals to the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatarhttps://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/03/cbsa-issues-a-temporary-halt-on-removals-to-the-united-arab-emirates-kuwait-bahrain-and-qatar.html

CBSA issues a temporary halt on removals to the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar

Canada Border Services Agency2026-03-24T15:27:46-04:00CBSA human smuggling investigation leads to two-year prison sentence for U.S. citizenhttps://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/03/cbsa-human-smuggling-investigation-leads-to-two-year-prison-sentence-for-us-citizen.html

Following a Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) investigation, on March 18, 2026, Sahil Aziz, a 32-year-old U.S. citizen, was sentenced to two-years in prison after pleading guilty in Manitoba Provincial Court

Canada Border Services Agency2026-03-19T11:08:02-04:00CBSA expands efforts to disrupt extortion networks across Canadahttps://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/03/cbsa-expands-efforts-to-disrupt-extortion-networks-across-canada.html

CBSA expands efforts to disrupt extortion networks across Canada

Canada Border Services Agency2026-03-18T13:29:25-04:00CBSA seizes three assault-style firearms and lays charges in Cornwallhttps://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/03/cbsa-seizes-three-assault-style-firearms-and-lays-charges-in-cornwall.html

On March 3, 2026, Canada Border Services Agency officers in Cornwall, Ontario laid charges against an individual after seizing three prohibited assault-style firearms from their vehicle.

Canada Border Services Agency2026-03-17T10:00:00-04:00The CBSA launches investigations into the alleged dumping and subsidizing of unarmoured building cables from Chinahttps://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/03/the-cbsa-launches-investigations-into-the-alleged-dumping-and-subsidizing-of-unarmoured-building-cables-from-china.html

The CBSA launches investigations into the alleged dumping and subsidizing of unarmoured building cables from China

Canada Border Services Agency2026-03-16T13:00:58-04:00CBSA is stopping impaired drivers at the border and making roads safer in Southern Ontariohttps://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/03/cbsa-is-stopping-impaired-drivers-at-the-border-and-making-roads-safer-in-southern-ontario.html

The Canada Border Services Agency joins its public safety partners in marking National Impaired Driving Prevention Week. Impaired driving, whether by alcohol or drugs, continues to kill or injure more Canadians than any other crime. It also remains the single most important factor contributing to serious road crashes.

Canada Border Services Agency2026-03-16T10:35:02-04:00